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It was illegal for anyone to be married by order of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. He was having trouble recruiting men into the army and the law prevented him from drafting married men. He chose to make marriage illegal. Valentine continued to wed couples in secrecy until the emperor had him arrested, tortured and beheaded.
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What was St. Valentine's occupation?
St. Valentine of Rome was a priest, possibly a bishop.
Where did St. Valentine work?
Valentine was a priest, possibly a bishop, in Rome.
What was St. Valentine's profession?
Valentine was a Catholic priest, possibly a bishop.
Which patron saint is Valentine name after?
Valentine's Day is the feast day of St. Valentine of Rome, a priest and martyr in the early Church.
Who was the Valentine?
St. Valentine of Rome was a priest in the early Church who suffered martyrdom.
What was St. Valentine's vocation?
Valentine of Rome was a Catholic priest, possibly a bishop.
Who was valentine's?
St. Valentine of Rome was a priest in the early Church who suffered martyrdom.
What did St. Valentine do for a living?
Valentine of Rome was a priest, possibly a bishop, in the early Church.
Is Saint Valentine a girl?
St. Valentine was a Catholic priest, possibly a bishop, and not a girl.
Which saint is Valentine named after?
St. Valentine of Rome who was a priest or bishop in the early days of the Church.
Was Saint Valentine a killer?
St. Valentine was a holy priest in Rome he did not kill any one but he was murdered.
Who does the name of Valentine's Day come from?
Valentine's Day is named for St. Valentine, a priest in the early days of the Church who died for his faith.
