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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. 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, in his time, nothing was known 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.
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Who ordered that Saint Valentine be put to death?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus was ultimately responsible for the death of Valentine.
Who was responsible for Saint Valentine's death?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered the death of Valentine.
Who discovered Valentine's Day?
Valentines day was to recognize the death of Saint Valentine.
What is another name for Valentine's Day?
"Singles Awareness Day"It is also called "Lupercalia" before the death of Saint Valentine. And Saint Valentine
Do people in Iran celebtate Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is the anniversary of the death of Saint Valentine. Muslim countries do not honor saints.
Where did exacly did st valentine live what street?
Saint Valentine was Bishop of Interamna during the reign of Claudius II who did away with marriage. In secret Valentine continued to marry couples. On the 14th February 270AD Valentine was put to death for refusing to renounce his faith in Christ.
Who is the patron saint of Valentine Day?
February 14 is the feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome.
When St. Valentine became a saint?
Valentine of Rome was declared a saint soon after he was beaten to death and beheaded about the year 209. These was no official canonization process in place at the time so he was made a saint by popular acclaim.
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
Why is St. Valentine considered a saint?
Valentine died the death of a martyr - automatic sainthood in the early Church.
