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Of course you can pray to St. Valentine, of which there were a number of martyrs in the early Church of that name. The St. Valentine who is commemorated on February 14 was a priest of the early Church and martyred about the year A.D. 270. The greatest part of his relics are now in the church of St. Praxedes. From the Saints and Angels website:
The origin of St. Valentine, and how many St. Valentines there were, remains a mystery. One opinion is that he was a Roman martyred for refusing to give up his Christian faith. Other historians hold that St. Valentine was a temple priest jailed for defiance during the reign of Claudius. Whoever he was, Valentine really existed because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to Saint Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom.
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∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoYes. Saint Valentine is recognised by the Catholic Church. However, there are good grounds for believing that the man behind the St. Valentine myths never really existed. The existence of purported relics is, of course, not evidence that the saint really existed.
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Who is St. Valentine's Day named after?
It is named after St. Valentine.
When and what was the St Valentine's Day Massacre?
st valentine's day 1929.
What is Valentine's name?
Valentine was St. Valentine's real name.
How is St. Valentine important to Valentine's Day?
If there had been no St. Valentine there would have been no Valentine Day. February 14 was his feast day.
When is St. Valentine's feast day?
The feast day of St. Valentine of Rome is on February 14, Valentine's Day.
Who was in St. Valentine's family?
Little is known about St. Valentine, including his family.
What was St. Valentine's occupation?
St. Valentine of Rome was a priest, possibly a bishop.
What is valentine's day named after?
St Valentine
Who is the originator of valentine?
basil st valentine
When is st valentine celebrated?
The feast of St. Valentine of Rome is celebrated on February 14.
Where was St. Valentine born?
St. Valentine of Rome was born in Rome to the best of our knowledge.
Does Ireland have a St. Valentine's Day?
Yes, St. Valentine's Day is celebrated in Ireland on the 14th of February. In fact, the remains of St. Valentine are in a church in Dublin, and on St. Valentine's Day, many people go to the church to see the casket that they are in.
