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The Roman Emperor, Claudius II Gothicus, was having problems raising an army as Roman law forbade drafting married men. He decided to outlaw marriage to get around this problem. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. When Claudius found out, he had Valentine arrested and thrown into prison where he was tortured and beheaded.
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Who ordered that Saint Valentine be put to death?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus was ultimately responsible for the death of Valentine.
Who was responsible for Saint Valentine's death?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered the death of Valentine.
Who discovered Valentine's Day?
Valentines day was to recognize the death of Saint Valentine.
What is another name for Valentine's Day?
"Singles Awareness Day"It is also called "Lupercalia" before the death of Saint Valentine. And Saint Valentine
Do people in Iran celebtate Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day is the anniversary of the death of Saint Valentine. Muslim countries do not honor saints.
Where did exacly did st valentine live what street?
Saint Valentine was Bishop of Interamna during the reign of Claudius II who did away with marriage. In secret Valentine continued to marry couples. On the 14th February 270AD Valentine was put to death for refusing to renounce his faith in Christ.
Who is the patron saint of Valentine Day?
February 14 is the feast day of Saint Valentine of Rome.
When St. Valentine became a saint?
Valentine of Rome was declared a saint soon after he was beaten to death and beheaded about the year 209. These was no official canonization process in place at the time so he was made a saint by popular acclaim.
Why does Valentine's Day refer to love from Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine of Rome is the patron saint of lovers.
Why is St. Valentine considered a saint?
Valentine died the death of a martyr - automatic sainthood in the early Church.
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
