St. Cyriaca (d. 249) was a wealthy widow. She gave shelter to persecuted Christians. St. Laurence, Archdeacon of Rome, responsible for dispensing alms, distributed from her home until she became a martyr (via scourging). St. Laurence was quite aware of the perils of being a Christian.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Cyriaca
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
