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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

However, there were several saints named Valentine, making it difficult to determine which one is the true namesake. Most legends point to either Saint Valentine of Rome or Saint Valentine of Terni.

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 ...