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Valentine (3rd century), martyr. Two Valentines are listed in the Roman Martyrology on 14 February: one a Roman priest martyred on the Flaminian Way, supposedly under Claudius, the other a bishop of Terni who was martyred at Rome, but whose relics were translated to Terni. The Acts of both are unreliable and the Bollandists assert that these two Valentines were in fact one and the same. Neither of them seems to have any clear connection with lovers or courting couples. The reason for this famous patronage is that birds are supposed to pair on 14 February, a belief at least as old as Chaucer, just as the custom of choosing and calling oneself a Valentine is at least as old as the Paston Letters. On the other hand, some authorities see the custom of choosing a partner on St. Valentine's Day as the survival of elements of the Roman Lupercalia festival, which took place in the middle of February. Whatever the reason, the connection of lovers with St. Valentine, with all its consequences for the printing and retailing industries, is one of the less likely results of the cult of the Roman martyrs. No churches in England seem to be dedicated to Valentine, but from 1835 his relics are claimed by the Carmelite church in Dublin. Feast: 14 February.
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Valentine's Day is celebrated for which saint?
St. Valentine of Rome, martyr.
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.
Why is St. Valentine considered a saint?
Valentine died the death of a martyr - automatic sainthood in the early Church.
What is known about Saint Valentine's childhood?
Nothing is known about Saint Valentine's childhood and very little is known about his adult life except that he was a martyr.
What is the relationship between red and Valentine's Day?
Saint Valentine was a martyr, he was beheaded. In the Catholic Church, the color red is is used for the vestments and altar cloths on the feast day of a martyr.
What was Saint Valentine's location?
St. Valentine was a priest, possibly a bishop, in Rome.
Why did Saint Sebastain become a saint?
Sebastian died the death of a martyr.
Where did Saint Valentine spend most of his life?
He probably spent his life in Rome, where he died as a martyr.
Was Saint Valentine an entrepreneur?
No, St. Valentine of Rome was a third century Catholic priest, possibly a bishop, who lived in Rome. He died there as a martyr.
Who is the christian martyr that Valentine's Day is named after?
Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. He is believed to have been a priest in Rome who defied Emperor Claudius II by performing secret marriages for couples, which was prohibited at the time. Saint Valentine was ultimately executed for his actions, and his martyrdom is commemorated on February 14, the day celebrated as Valentine's Day.
Who were Saint Valentine's parents?
There is little known about Saint Valentine of Rome except that he was a priest, possibly bishop, in Rome and died as a martyr. The names of his parents are not known.
Who is Saint Valentine and where did he live?
Saint Valentine is a Christian saint who is widely associated with love and romance. He lived during the 3rd century in Rome, Italy. However, not much is known about his life, and there are multiple legends about him. He is recognized as a martyr for his refusal to renounce Christianity.
