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When, in 496, Pope Gelasius included Valentine among all those "... whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose acts are known only to God," Gelasius implies that nothing was known to him about the life of Valentine, over two centuries earlier. Nevertheless, tradition says that St. Valentine secretly married young couples so that the husbands could avoid military service. We do not know whether this tradition began with Gelasius, or whether it was already established, but it suited his need for a Christian festival to replace the pagan fertility festival still practised by many supposed Christians.
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What city in Rome was Saint Valentine born?
Rome is the name of the city where Saint Valentine of Rome originated.
What saint had their head chopped off?
Many saints had their heads removed. Here are a few examples:John the Baptist Saint Paul Saint George Saint Denis Saint Valentine of Rome
Where did the story Saint Nicholas come from and what did they call him?
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
What was Saint Valentine's punishment from Claudius?
The one fact that can be stated confidently is that we know nothing about the legendary Saint Valentine, not even whether he actually existed. Wikipedia says that it is uncertain whether St. Valentine is to be identified as one saint or the conflation of two saints of the same name, which if true would militate against any tradition that he was imprisoned or executed on a particular day. Nevertheless tradition says that he died on February 14, 273 on Via Flaminia in the north of Rome. Strictly speaking, this would have been during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-5), who is known to have been well-disposed towards Christians and openly allowed Christian bishops to control groups of house-churches, but we could assume a slightly earlier date.When, in 496, Pope Gelasius included Valentine among all those "... whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose acts are known only to God," Gelasius implies that nothing was known to him about the life of Valentine. Subsequent tradition speaks of St. Valentine being arrested for secretly marrying young couples so that the husbands could avoid military service. This tradition usually asserts that Saint Valentine was tortured and beheaded.
Why did Claudius II have Saint Valentine arrested?
Valentine was a priest that was illegally marrying young couples - the law prohibited soldiers from marrying so they wouldn't be "distracted" in their duties. When he was caught, he was arrested and eventually executed for the crimes, supposedly on February 14...
Where did Saint Valentine come from?
St. Valentine of Rome was from Rome, Italy.
Where did valentines come from?
Saint Valentine was in jail and he sent someone a note that was from Valentine
Where was Saint Valentine raised?
Saint Valentine of Rome was probably raised in that city but there is no written record of his early life.
What was the story of Saint Valentine and the blind girl?
The story of Saint Valentine and the blind girl is a legend where Valentine allegedly healed the blindness of a young girl he befriended while imprisoned. Before his execution, he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine," thus starting the tradition of sending Valentine's Day cards. The story illustrates the compassionate and kind-hearted nature of Saint Valentine.
Who is the patron saint of Valentine Day?
February 14 is the feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome.
Why does Valentine's Day refer to love from Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine of Rome is the patron saint of lovers.
What does Saint Valentine have to do with Valentine's Day?
Valentines day was named after Saint Valentine.
What saint Valentine's Day named after?
Saint valentine
Where was Saint Valentine working?
Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome.
Which saint is Valentine's Day named after?
Saint Valentine of Rome
What country did Saint Valentine come from?
He was a Roman and came from what is called Italy today.
Why is Valentine named after Saint Valentine?
The feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome is on February 14. He is considered the patron saint of lovers.
