St. Lawrence the Martyr (Diocese of Rockville Centre)
| St. Lawrence the Martyr Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Lawrence the Martyr |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Diocesan clergy |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Rockville Centre Deanery |
| Address: | 240 W Main St., Sayville, New York 11782 |
| City: | Sayville, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Suffolk County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1980 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | None specified |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
St. Lawrence the Martyr Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in Franklin Square, New York. Dedicated to Saint Lawrence the Martyr, one of the seven deacons martyred during the persecution under Emperor Valerian, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1980, the parish was established by the Diocese of Rockville Centre as part of its efforts to meet the spiritual needs of growing communities in Long Island.
The current church building features design elements inspired by traditional Italian architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of many parishioners.
History
St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish was established in 1980 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre as a response to growth in the Franklin Square area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on September 14, 1980, at the parish's temporary location in a local school building.
Special features
- Annual Festival of Saint Lawrence, featuring traditional Italian food and music
- Ministries inspired by Saint Lawrence's commitment to serving the poor and marginalized
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
External features
- Traditional Italian-inspired design elements
- Large bell tower
Interior features
- Beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Lawrence
- Ornate altar and sanctuary
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saint Lawrence the Martyr, reflecting his life of service and martyrdom.
Stained Glass Windows
- Scenes from the life of Saint Lawrence
- Depictions of the seven deacons martyred during the persecution under Emperor Valerian
Statues and Sculptures
- Statue of Saint Lawrence the Martyr in the main sanctuary
- Reliefs depicting scenes from his martyrdom
Other Artwork
- Mosaics in the narthex area
- Traditional Italian-inspired artwork throughout the church
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Related parishes
- Saint Anthony of Padua Church (Franklin Square, New York)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Freeport, New York)
External links
References
- ↑ "St. Lawrence the Martyr - Franklin Square". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/st-lawrence-the-martyr-franklin-square/.