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St. Valentine was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with her life and merits and his martyrdom. The local bishop would then make the decision. Today only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a saint.
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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
Why was St Valentine named after Valentine's Day?
You have it backwards. Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine of Rome and February 14 is his feast day.
How did Saint Valentine help his wife?
Saint Valentine of Rome was probably not married.
Which town of Italy did Saint Valentine live in?
Saint Valentine of Rome was from Rome.
Did Saint Valentine's have a family?
We have no record of any family Saint Valentine may have had.
