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E05147: Ambrose of Milan, writing in Latin in Milan (northern Italy) in c. 378, in his On the Death of Satyrus refers to vows made by his late brother to *Laurence (deacon and martyr of Rome, S00037) during an illness.
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posted on 2018-03-02, 00:00 authored by francesAmbrose of Milan, On the Death of Satyrus
This text is a funeral oration delivered by Ambrose for his brother, Satyrus. In this passage, Ambrose describes the circumstances of his brother’s death, which was caused by an illness contracted when travelling. Satyrus prayed to Laurence, and these prayers allowed him to reach Milan, but he died soon after arriving.
... tuis enim votis apud sanctum martyrem Laurentium inpetratum esse nunc cognoscimus commeatum.
‘... we recognise now that your journey was achieved through your vows to the holy martyr Laurence.’
Text: Faller 1955. Translation and summary: Frances Trzeciak.
This text is a funeral oration delivered by Ambrose for his brother, Satyrus. In this passage, Ambrose describes the circumstances of his brother’s death, which was caused by an illness contracted when travelling. Satyrus prayed to Laurence, and these prayers allowed him to reach Milan, but he died soon after arriving.
... tuis enim votis apud sanctum martyrem Laurentium inpetratum esse nunc cognoscimus commeatum.
‘... we recognise now that your journey was achieved through your vows to the holy martyr Laurence.’
Text: Faller 1955. Translation and summary: Frances Trzeciak.
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Evidence ID
E05147Saint Name
Laurence/Laurentius, deacon and martyr of Rome : S00037Saint Name in Source
LaurentiusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Sermons/HomiliesLanguage
- Latin