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864077 Lawrence or Laurence Saunders 1555); (add.info.: Lawrence or Laurence Saunders d1555), English Protestant martyr, burned for heretical views on transubstantiation, Coventry 8 February 1555. His child brought to visit him in prison. The heresy was that he did not believe that the bread and wine was transformed into the body and blood of Christ when taken at Eucharist (Communion). Chromolithograph from a mid-19th century edition of "Foxe's Book of Martyrs".); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38208850
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Anglican Coventry Foxes Book Of Martyrs John Fox Lawrence Medium Group Of People Mid 19th Century Prison Cell Protestantism
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This poignant image captures a heartbreaking moment in history, as Lawrence or Laurence Saunders, an English Protestant martyr, is visited by his child in prison before facing a horrific fate. Saunders was burned at the stake in Coventry on 8th February 1555 for his heretical views on transubstantiation, specifically his disbelief in the transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during Eucharist.
The solemn expression on Saunders' face speaks volumes about the sacrifice he was willing to make for his beliefs, even as he faced persecution and death. The presence of his child adds another layer of emotion to the scene, highlighting the personal toll that religious persecution took on individuals and their families during this tumultuous period.
This chromolithograph from a mid-19th century edition of "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" serves as a powerful reminder of the courage and conviction displayed by martyrs like Lawrence or Laurence Saunders in standing up for their faith against overwhelming odds. It is a testament to their enduring legacy and serves as a somber reflection on the price that some were willing to pay for their beliefs.
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