One legend that’s been passed down claims St. Valentine was a Roman priest and doctor who helped persecuted Christians get married, an action that was reportedly a crime under Gothicus’ rule a ...

The date was Feb. 14. The legend of St. Valentine says that while imprisoned in Rome, the young priest wanted to assure his loved ones of his well-being. Just beyond his cell window grew a cluster ...

In modern times, St Valentine's Day is more closely associated with cards, chocolates and commercial gain, but it has not always been the case. Although the story of the saint and the origins of the ...

Valentine’s Day is rooted in ancient Roman rituals, where sacrifice and secrecy intertwined with the idea of love. We don’t have many details for the legend of St. Valentine. There are at ...

According to the legend, Emperor Claudius II had banned ... In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius I officially declared February 14 as St. Valentine's Day in an effort to replace the pagan festival of ...

The diocesan website makes it clear that the connection between St. Valentine and romantic love is the stuff of legend. In fact, there are at least three versions. One attributes to St. Valentine ...

It’s unclear if the events of St. Valentine’s life were all done by one person or legend has combined several stories into one. Cupid, another symbol of Valentine’s Day, is the son of Venus ...

and the story of St. Valentine, is a mysterious one. “The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends ...

Another, St. Valentine of Terni, was a bishop beheaded by Emperor Claudius who many believe is the true namesake for the holiday. There are many other legends of St. Valentine, including one ...

In modern times, St Valentine’s Day is more closely associated with cards, chocolates and commercial gain, but it has not always been the case. Although the story of the saint and the origins of the ...