You have it backwards. February 14 is the feast day of St. Valentine. He was an early priest in the Christian community of Rome who died the death of a martyr because he defied the emperor's order forbidding couples to marry. He continued to wed lovers in secret. He is the patron saint of those in love.
Valentines day was named after Saint Valentine.
Saint Valentine started valentines, obviously!
Valentines day was to recognize the death of Saint Valentine.
Saint Valentine was in jail and he sent someone a note that was from Valentine
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Valentines Day was for Saint Valentine. Most stores just wanted to make it a holiday so they could get money by selling candy so they started the holiday Valentines day on the feast day of Saint Valentine
St. Valentine did not create the valentine. That is a relatively modern invention by somebody wishing to cash in on the saint's good name.
February 14th is Saint Valentines day
It is celebreated as Valentine day after saint Valentine.
In reference to Valentine's Day, yes. This refers to Saint Valentine.
Saint Valentine's Day 1929
The Catholic Church recognizes two Saint Valentines: Saint Valentine of Rome and Saint Valentine of Terni. Both are honored on February 14th, but there is some debate about whether they were the same person or two different individuals.