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Valentine was taken prisoner, tortured and beheaded under orders from the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus.
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Who imprisoned st valentine and why?
whi imprisoned valentine
Why was st valentine imprisoned?
Roman emperor Claudius imprisoned Valentine. Valentine was a priest who defied the orders of the Roman emperor Claudius and continued to perform marriages. He was sentenced to death.
Where did the legend of St Valentine originate?
St Valentine was an early Christian saint. It is said that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. He also helped Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.
Is St. Valentine considered a saint in the Catholic Church?
Yes, Valentine of Rome is a Catholic saint. He was a priest, possibly a bishop, in the early church. He defied the Roman emperor and was imprisoned, tortured and martyred.
Why was valentine imprisoned?
he was bringing love together
Who was imprisoned on Valentine's Day?
i dont know you answer it
How Did The Tradition of Giving Chocolates on Valentines Day Start?
The tradition of gift giving comes from the legend that comes from the life of the Catholic martyr St. Valentine who was imprisoned by the Roman Emperor Claudius II. According to legend, while imprisoned, St. Valentine fell in love with his jailer's daughter. Before he was executed for failing to denounce his face, St. Valentine allegedly wrote a letter to her and signed it, "From your Valentine."
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".
Why is St. Valentine's Day important?
If you ask merchants, it is important because they sell a lot of candy, flowers and greeting cards. However, St. Valentine is important for other reasons. He is the patron saint of lovers. When the Roman emperor made marriage illegal, Valentine continued to marry couple in secret. The emperor eventually found out and had him imprisoned and killed.
Who is St. Valentine's Day named after?
It is named after St. Valentine.
Who imprisoned Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered that Valentine be arrested and executed.
When and what was the St Valentine's Day Massacre?
st valentine's day 1929.
