When was st lawrence canonized

He was granted three days to finish that task. Instead of handing over the wealth to the Roman authorities, Lawrence distributed it to the poor, needy, crippled, the suffering and the blind. On the fourth day, on August 10 , once he had exhausted the treasury, he brought the poor, needy, crippled, the suffering and the blind to the Roman authorities and declared them as the wealth and treasure of the Church.

I will even add the widows and consecrated virgins as pearls and precious stones of the Church. He baptized his fellow prisoners there before execution. The Roman authorities prepared a big gridiron with hot coals under it and placed St Lawrence on it. Turn me over! The San Lorenzo Minor Basilica in Panisperna was erected over his martyrdom place and the gridiron that burned St Lawrence is preserved here. In Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was sent to Germany with eleven other friars to establish Capuchin convents there and to counteract the heresy of Luther, which was at that time gaining a foothold in Austria.

Emperor Rudolph II entrusted to our saint the task of organizing a crusade against the Turks, who were threatening to invade the whole Christian Occident.

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, who loved seclusion, was now obliged to visit the principal cities of Germany to negotiate the cause with the princes, and preach it to the people. Due to his wisdom and holiness, which almighty God permitted him to manifest in astonishing ways, his efforts proved successful. While he was saying holy Mass in Munich in the chapel of the duke of Bavaria, our Lord appeared after the elevation in the form of a resplendent Child, who lovingly caressed the saint.

Frequently Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was so affected during the celebration of holy Mass that he shed copious tears. Altar linens thus moistened with his tears were later used on the sick, and they were cured as were the faithful by the kerchiefs of St Paul.

Saint Lawrence of Brindisi was made the chief chaplain of the powerful army of Archduke Matthias, which went to Hungary in to war against the Turks. Although quite crippled with rheumatism, he mounted his horse and, crucifix in hand, rode at the head of the troops to the battlefield. The first sight of the enemy was most discouraging, for their position was so favorable and their number so superior that the most stout-hearted officers despaired of victory.

But in the name of the God of battles Saint Lawrence of Brindisi promised victory to the Christians and inspired them all with fiery courage. The enemy was completely routed. Lawrence now returned to Italy where he hoped he might again serve God in his beloved solitude.

But the general chapter of the order elected him vicar general. He was obliged in obedience to accept this heavy burden. In this high office he proved a charitable and vigilant pastor to his brethren. The official said that the emperor needed the money he would receive if crucifixes and sacred vessels like chalices were melted down and the gold sold.

Surprisingly, Lawrence agreed. He asked all of those people then to go with him to the official. Lawrence was immediately arrested and brutally executed.

He was the last of the seven deacons to be killed in that period, along with all bishops, priests, and even Pope Sixtus II.