What was Saint Lawrence's final prayer?
I am ready to die for Christ
Into your hands, I commend my spirit
This side’s done, turn me over!
Lord, into your kingdom
Answer
The famous last words attributed to Saint Lawrence, “This side’s done, turn me over!” were allegedly spoken during his martyrdom. According to legend, when he was being burned alive on a gridiron, he calmly instructed his executioners to turn him over as one side was done cooking, displaying remarkable fortitude and faith even in the face of excruciating pain and imminent death.
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