Saint Valentine was a devout priest in Rome, who, alongside St. Marius and his family, offered support to martyrs during the persecution by Claudius II. His acts of marrying Christian couples and providing aid to Christians, at a time when such assistance was deemed illegal under Emperor Claudius, led to his arrest and imprisonment.

Defiant in his faith, Valentine faced brutal punishment; he was beaten with clubs and ultimately beheaded on February 14, around the year 270.

Among the tales surrounding his martyrdom, one recounts how Valentine miraculously restored the sight of his jailer’s blind daughter while awaiting execution. Another tale tells of a heartfelt farewell note he wrote to the jailer’s daughter on the eve of his death, signing it “From your Valentine,” a phrase that has transcended time.

In an effort to counteract the pagan practice where boys would draw girls’ names in honor of the goddess Februata Juno on February 15, fervent clergy replaced this tradition with the distribution of saints’ names on billets during this day.

Saint Valentine is revered as the patron saint of betrothed couples, beekeepers, engaged couples, those suffering from epilepsy and fainting, as well as a symbol of greetings, joyful marriages, love, lovers, protection against the plague, travelers, and youth. He is often depicted in art with birds and roses, symbolizing the love and affection that his legacy continues to inspire.

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  1. Dear St Valentine please pray that we lead a good and loving married life. Help us trust each other and be faithful to each other always. Please bless us with a second child.

    • Because this used to be his Feast Day and he is still a Saint. People celebrate Valentine’s Day for all the wrong reasons. This day was created by the church in order to “Christian-ize” a Roman pagan festival honoring fertility, love, etc. This day is around the time Valentine was killed/buried. Why not honor him on his day? I do.

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