St. Valentine - FaithND
WEBSt. Valentine. Valentine was a priest in third-century Rome who helped Christians who were being persecuted for their faith. One of the services he offered was to perform marriages for Christians during this persecution, which led to his patronage of young people, those in love, and happy marriages. Valentine was discovered and arrested.
Saint Valentine - Wikipedia
WEBSaint Valentine (Italian: San Valentino; Latin: Valentinus) was a 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on February 14 and in Eastern Orthodoxy on July 6. From the High Middle Ages, his feast day has been associated with a …
Who Was Saint Valentine? Life and Legacy of the Patron of Love
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Saint Valentine, also known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a historical figure who is associated with the celebration of Valentine's Day. In early Christian history, there were several martyrs named Valentine, and scholars still debate the true identity of the Saint Valentine who inspired the holiday.
The Story of Saint Valentine - Learn Religions
WEBJan 31, 2019 · Saint Valentine is the patron saint of love. Believers say God worked through his life to perform miracles and teach people how to recognize and experience true love. This famous saint, an Italian doctor who later became a priest, inspired the creation of the holiday of Valentine's Day.
St. Valentine - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Saint Valentine is the name of one or two legendary Christian martyrs whose lives seem to have a historical basis. Celebrated on February 14, Valentine is venerated as the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers.
Saint Valentine: The Evangelist and Martyr - Believe Out Loud
WEBToday, we commemorate the death of Saint Valentine, a 3rd Century evangelist and Roman saint canonized for his beheading not betrothing.
The Martyred Lover: The Story Behind Saint Valentine’s Day
WEBFeb 14, 2022 · Our Saint Valentine was an Italian bishop who was martyred on February 14, 269, after a trial before the Roman emperor Claudius Gothicus (reign 268–270).
Who Was St. Valentine? The Origin & History of Valentine's Day
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Valentine, a proponent of marriage, especially Christian marriage, married many couples in secret. When Claudius II discovered him, explains Kithcart, he sentenced Valentine to a three-part execution: beating, stoning, and then a beheading.
Valentin de Boulogne | Saint John the Evangelist | The …
WEBTitle: Saint John the Evangelist. Artist: Valentin de Boulogne (French, Coulommiers-en-Brie 1591–1632 Rome) Date: ca. 1621–22. Medium: Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 38 5/16 × 52 15/16 in. (97.3 × 134.5 cm) Classification: Paintings. Credit Line: Ackland Art Museum, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The William A. Whitaker ...
"Valentine: God's Courageous Evangelist" - Read Aloud - YouTube
WEBLearn about the life and dedication of Saint Valentinus who was martyred for marrying couples and for his faith in Jesus Christ. This is a read aloud or aud...