In 1180, Laurence became seriously ill. The monks at Eu in Normandy looked after him in their monastery. But eventually, on 14th. November 1180, at the age of 52, he died. His tomb is in the crypt, under the Collegial Church at Eu.
Many people still go there to pray.
Laurence was canonized in 1225. Can you think of anything that might have helped St. Laurence understand the needs of the poor. St. Laurence became abbot of a monastery when he was only 25. You can find out by looking at the beginning of Chapter 5 in St. Matthews Gospel. St. Laurence worked hard for peace.