Fiestas de San Lorenzo: Why are they celebrated?

Every August 10 , the Day of San Lorenzo is commemorated in Spain ; martyr venerated by the Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Church. Here we tell you who San Lorenzo was and why various regions of Spain celebrate this date as a special day.

Who was San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo is a saint and martyr who died in Rome on August 10 in the year 258 AD, during the persecution against Christians unleashed by Emperor Valeriano. This is one of the most venerated saints for many years in various regions of Spain , especially in Huesca .

The stories of his martyrdom tell that Saint Lawrence was assassinated in a fiery grill, for this reason, he has always been represented carrying this element. For this same reason, the grill is one of the main symbols of Huesca and of the Laurentian festivals.

In addition to Huesca , other regions of Spain that celebrate the festivities in honor of San Lorenzo are Muniesa, Madrid, the Jarque Mosque, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Serradilla del Arroyo, Villafruela, Sodupe, Ezcaray and Santaella.

San Lorenzo is considered the patron saint of cooks, tanners, miners, and librarians.