Unveiling the story behind the patron saint of lovers - Celebrated every February 14, Valentine’s Day has origins rooted in ...
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...
The romantic holiday has been celebrated for centuries, but the history behind it is much darker than red roses.
The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, ...