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Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome in the mid-3rd century (back when Christianity was still illegal in the Roman Empire). He was caught marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being persecuted under Emperor Claudius II.
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What did St. Valentine do that was against the law?
St. Valentine performed secret marriages for young lovers against the law in ancient Rome, where marriage was forbidden for soldiers. He defied the emperor's orders and continued to conduct these marriages in secret, which led to his arrest and eventual execution.
Did St. Paul go to jail?
During his ministry Paul spent about 6 years in prison.
What law of Emperor Claudius II did Saint Valentine disobey?
Emperor Claudius was having problems raising an army because he could not draft married men. He made it illegal for couples to marry. St. Valentine continued to secretly marry couples.
What are some weird laws in North Korea?
If you did something against the law,you will be punished and put in jail/prison camp for 3 generations.
Is debtors could not be imprisoned under English laws true or false?
Debt was one of the FEW things that could get you put in prison. Criminals were punished rather severely- executed, branded, whipped, etc.- but they were not kept in prison for any long periods of time.
Who visited St. Valentine in the prison?
The young daughter of the jailer visited Valentine who had cured her of blindness.
What is the legend of St. Valentine?
Legend says that on the night before he was to be executed, St. Valentine sent a note of friendship to the daughter of the jailer, whom Valentine had befriended during his time in prison. He signed it "from your Valentine," and created the tradition of sending kind notes to those you love on Valentine's Day.
Why was Saint Valentine put in prison?
In St. Valentine's day, the Emperor was having trouble finding people for the army because so many men were getting engaged and married. Engaged and newly married men didn't want to leave their sweethearts and new brides to go to war! So, for the time being, all engagements and marriages were cancelled in Rome. Valentine was a priest, and he married people even though he knew it was against what the emperor had decreed. Valentine was thrown in prison for this and eventually beheaded.
Who is St. Valentine's Day named after?
It is named after St. Valentine.
Who created valentine?
Not everyone agrees who St. Valentine really was. One of the theories claims that Valentine was a priest, who served in third century Rome. Emperor Claudius II believed that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. He was later put to death for his actions. Some believe St. Valentine actually sent the very first Valentine's Day card. While locked up in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with the jailer's daughter. Before his death, it is said that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your 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.
Why was st valentine sent to prison?
There are lots of legends. This is just one that I have found... (read the link). Valentine was imprisoned for refusing to worship the Roman pagan gods. During the days that Valentine was imprisoned, he made friends with the blind daughter of his jailer. His affection for her and his great faith, managed to miraculously heal her from her blindness before his death. Before he was taken to his death (Feb. 14th, the date of his execution), he signed a farewell message to her, "From your Valentine".
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.
