Saint Lawrence, a third century Christian martyr born in 225 AD suffered pain for a long time on a gridiron with hot coals under it before announcing that he was done on this side.
This article is about the 3rd-century Christian martyr. 31 December AD 225
Valencia or less likely Osca, Hispania (modern-day Spain) The prefect was so angry that he had a great gridiron prepared with hot coals beneath it, and had Lawrence placed on it, hence Lawrence's association with the gridiron. After the martyr had suffered pain for a long time, the legend concludes, he cheerfully declared: "I'm well done on this side. 
