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The Roman emperor had made it illegal for couples to wed. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret.
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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.
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What did St. Valentine do that put him in prison?
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.
What law of Emperor Claudius II did Saint Valentine disobey?
Saint Valentine disobeyed the law of Emperor Claudius II that prohibited young men from getting married, as the emperor believed single men made better soldiers. Saint Valentine continued to marry young couples in secret, which led to his arrest and eventual martyrdom.
Who said an unjust law is no law?
St. Augustine first articulated the concept that an unjust law is no law at all. This idea has been further explored by luminaries such as Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther King Jr., and Thomas Jefferson.
What is the word for disobeying the law?
The word is "illegal" if an action goes against the law.
What philosopher said an unjust law is no law at all?
St. Augustine is often attributed with the quote "An unjust law is no law at all." However, this idea is more commonly associated with Thomas Aquinas and is often cited in discussions about civil disobedience and the legitimacy of laws.
Why did Saint Valentine help the couples in marriage?
The law of Emperor Claudius Gothicus was an unjust law and St. Valentine did what was right.
Do you think that St. Valentine did the right thing by continuing to marry people in private?
Yes, Valentine was correct. The law was unjust and in conflict with natural law and God's law.
Who is St. Valentine's Day named after?
It is named after St. Valentine.
What did Valentine do that was against the law?
He performed weddings. Marriage was outlawed during that time period.
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
