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“There is no contemporary account of Laurence’s death. According to a tradition known to Ambrose a hundred years later, he was one of the seven deacons of Rome who was ordered by the magistrate to hand over the Church’s treasures. Laurence collected together a number of poor and sick people and presented them to the magistrate, saying, ‘These are the treasure of the Church’.

For this, he was condemned to be burnt alive on an iron grating. He became one of the most famous of all Roman martyrs, and many churches are dedicated to him.” – extract from Saints and Seasons, Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA), 1993. P.93.

What is a deacon?

The Anglican Church recognises three levels of ordination – deacon, priest, and Bishop, and that all baptised people – lay and ordained – are ministers in God’s church. “The ministry of a deacon is to represent Christ and his Church, particularly as a servant of those in need; and to assist bishops and priests in the proclamation of the gospel and the administration of the sacraments.”

Anglican Prayer Book, ACSA, p. 434. This serving emphasis continues even if the deacon later becomes a priest or bishop. The Bishop’s charge to the priest during the ordination service includes: “When you were made a deacon, you accepted the call to be a servant of God and of his people. Remember that you never cease to be a deacon, and be ready to offer service wherever God calls.” Ibid, p. 587.

It is this spirit of service that St Laurence’s Anglican Church, Discovery, wishes to embody.