Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered Valentine arrested, tortured and executed.
Valentine's day is a celebration of the Roman Saint Valentine. It has been rumored for many centuries, that Saint Valentine had been in prison for persecuting the Christians, but there is not factual evidence for this.
No, but it is said that he was so pro-love that he married people while in prison.
February 14 is the feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome.
Saint Valentine of Rome is the patron saint of lovers.
Valentines day was named after Saint Valentine.
Saint valentine
Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome.
Saint Valentine of Rome
The feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome is on February 14. He is considered the patron saint of lovers.
Saint Valentine
Valentine's Day, February 14, is the feast of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers.
You have it backwards. Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine of Rome and February 14 is his feast day.