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Yes, St. Valentine was arrested for illegally performing marriage ceremonies.
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Who imprisoned Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered that Valentine be arrested and executed.
Why did they beat Saint Valentine?
Valentine was arrested for disobeying an order from the Roman emperor and was beaten as part of his torture before he was beheaded.
Who sentenced Saint Valentine to prison?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered Valentine arrested, tortured and executed.
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...
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
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.
Who did Valentine's Day?
Saint Valentine
