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San Lorenzo in Lucina is a Basilica Of Rome , dating back to the 4th century, and devoted to St Lawrence , Roman diacon and martyr. The name ''Lucina'' comes from the Roman matron owner of the house on which the church was built. Pope Marcellus I hid here during Maxentius ' persecution, while Pope Damasus I was elected here in 366 . The church was known as ''Titulus Lucinae'', and thus is mentioned in the acts of the 499 synod of Pope Symmachus . To the 5th Century dates back a tradition that wanted a Litany each 25 April , starting from San Lorenzo in Lucina and ending in St Peter's Basilica . The facade dates back to the 1112 rebuilding by Pope Celestine III , while the interior was completely chaned by Cosimo Fanzago in 1650 , with the old lateral naves changed in Baroque chapels. The high altar is decorated with a ''Christ on the Cross'' by Guido Reni . Under the altar there is the gridiron on which St Lawrence was martyred. The relics were put here by Pope Paschal II , according to an inscription on the throne behind the altar. Nicolas Poussin is buried in the second chapel on the right, with a monument donated by Chateaubriand . The Cardinal Priest of the ''Titulus S. Laurentii in Lucina'' is Luigi Poggi . Complete address San Lorenzo in Lucina, REFERENCES
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