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What did St. Valentine do that put him in prison?
Saint Valentine was a priest in Rome in the mid-3rd century (back when Christianity was still illegal in the Roman empire). He was caught marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being persecuted under Emperor Claudius II.
What law did saint valentine break?
Nobody knows. We don't even know who Valentinus really was or where he lived. The popular legends about him all started well (like, a thousand years) after his death and appear to be almost entirely fictional. The pope who established his feast day (about a hundred years after his death) said only that his name was "justly reverenced among men" but that his "acts were known only to God"... in other words, even HE didn't know exactly what Valentinus had done, just that he was a martyr for Christ.
When did Saint Lawrence live?
Saint Lawrence of Rome lived in the 3rd century and was martyred in the year 258.
Was Saint Nicholas ever imprisoned?
Yes, there are historical accounts suggesting that Saint Nicholas was imprisoned for his Christian beliefs during the Roman Empire under Emperor Diocletian's persecution of Christians. After his release, he continued to practice and spread his faith.
Who is the patron saint of prisoners and lawyers?
The patron saint of prisoners and lawyers is St. Mark. He is also credited as the author of one of the four gospels.
Who beheaded Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus order the execution of Valentine.
What gangsters killer saint Valentine?
He was killed by Claudius Gothicus, emperor of Rome.
Who was responsible for Saint Valentine's death?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered the death of Valentine.
Who imprisoned Saint Valentine?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered that Valentine be arrested and executed.
Who sentenced Saint Valentine to prison?
Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus ordered Valentine arrested, tortured and executed.
Why did Saint Valentine help the couples in marriage?
The law of Emperor Claudius Gothicus was an unjust law and St. Valentine did what was right.
Who ordered that Saint Valentine be put to death?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus was ultimately responsible for the death of Valentine.
Who executed Saint Valentine?
We do not know the name of the executioner but the ultimate person responsible was the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus.
Where was Saint Valentine raised?
Saint Valentine of Rome was probably raised in that city but there is no written record of his early life.
Who was the next emperor after Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine was a Catholic priest, not an emperor.
How did Saint Valentine become connected to the word love?
When the Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus made marriage illegal, Valentine continued to marry couples in secret.
Why was Saint Valentine's head chopped off?
The Roman Emperor Claudius II Gothicus made marriage illegal because he could not draft married men into the army. Valentine continued to marry couples in secret. The emperor learned of this and had Valentine arrested, tortured and beheaded.
