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Hieromartyr

Laurence of Novara

A priest of Novara, slain for Christ around 397.

Feast
April 30old style May 13
Reposed
3974th century
Place
Novara
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Laurence of Novara was a priest at Novara in Piedmont and helped Saint Gaudentius, bishop of the city. He received the crown of martyrdom around the year 397, together with a group of children whom he was instructing. He is commemorated on 30 April.

Commemorated the same day April 30