Bishop Valentine baptized the young man, presided over their marriage rite, and when he raised his hands to heaven for the blessing, a beatific sleep overcame the two for all eternity. Some say that St. Valentine’s Day supplanted an ancient pagan festival dedicated to the Roman god of fertility called Faunalia, that was observed on February 13. In the 400s A.D., Pope Gelasius I, the bishop of Rome from March 1, 492 to his death on Nov. 19, 496, declared Feb. 14 the day to commemorate St. Valentine. That day, however, wasn’t associated with romantic love until the 14th century, when Geoffrey Chaucer, the English poet, author, and civil servant best known for “The Canterbury Tales FEAST OF SAINT VALENTINE, MARTYR FEAST DAY – 14th FEBRUARY. The Roman Martyrology lists not one, but two Valentines, for February 14th. The first reads thus: “On February 14th, on the Via Flaminia in Rome, St Valentine, priest and martyr, after performing various healing miracles, and known for his culture, was killed by decapitation under Claudius Caesar.” The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day On February 14, the Church celebrates the witness of Saints Cyril and Methodius—no, I did not just make a mistake. While today’s date remains in the popular culture associated with St. Valentine, a Roman priest who died sometime around the year 270, the official calendar of the Catholic Church no longer Hence, the tradition of sending notes and letters of affection on Valentine’s Day. All that is truly certain is that a Valentine was martyred on February 14 around the year 270. However the custom developed, Valentine’s Day will be one on which people will send signs of affection and appreciation to spouses, families, and loved ones. Two Valentines are listed in the Roman Martyrology for February 14. The first Saint Valentine was a Roman priest who reportedly was martyred on the Flaminian Way during the reign of the Emperor Claudius. The other Saint Valentine was a third-century bishop of Terni who was martyred in Rome but whose relics were sent back to his home see. Tradition has it that the two are the same, -----that the bishop of Interamna had been a Roman priest who became bishop and was sentenced there and brought to Rome for his execution. The custom of sending Valentines on February 14 stems from a medieval belief that birds began to pair on that day. Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship 12 gods. Even today, this message remains as the motto for our Valentine’s Day celebrations. First Valentine was beaten, then he was stoned and at last he was decapitated because he would not renounce Christ and because he believed in the sacredness of married love. Bishop Valentine was martyred on February 14, 270 A.D. Isn’t that a great love story? ”Without Valentine’s Day, February would bewell, January." ~ Jim Gaffigan. February14th marks the Feast Day of the legendary Bishop and Martyr Saint Valentine. Catholic tradition teaches that there were at least eleven different Catholic Saints by the name of Valentine, although very little is known about most of them. Valentine defied this decree and urged young lovers to come to him in secret so that he could join them in the sacrament of matrimony. The account mentions that in order "to remind these men of their vows and God’s love, Saint Valentine is said to have cut hearts from parchment", giving them to these persecuted Christians, a possible origin of the widespread use of hearts on St. Valentine's Day. Love is in the air this Valentine’s day.This year sees the return of the ever-popular ‘two dine for £25††’ Valentine’s promotion in most Wetherspoon pubs. Owing to the commercialization of the holy day where, in the United States for example, over $18 billion in flowers and chocolates are sold and couples engage themselves in dinners, dances and picnics, the religious significance of the Day, which involves the martyrdom of Bishop Valentine of Rome in the third century A.D. and who was later The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to prioritize safety while celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day, emphasizing the need for responsible expressions of love. Celebrating Valentine’s Day is for the birds. Or maybe, it would be better to say that celebrating Valentine’s Day is from the birds.. At least one explanation of why the Feast of St. Valentine is considered a day for love and romance has to do with what the Catholic Encyclopedia called “a conventional belief generally received in England and France during the Middle Ages, that on Feb His feast day, of course, is Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day. But who was he? First, let’s just say his feast day doesn’t refer to consuming chocolate or fancy dinners out, but rather a tradition of courtly love. And the identity of the real Saint Valentine is somewhat curious. Some say a priest, others a bishop. 68 likes, 13 comments - isabelle_bishop_ on February 11, 2024: "Early Valentine’s Day getaway w my man ♥️". Saint Valentine is the name of one or two legendary Christian martyrs whose lives seem to have a historical basis. Celebrated on February 14, Valentine is venerated as the patron saint of lovers, people with epilepsy, and beekeepers. Bring your best pals, gals or sweetie to celebrate this Valentine's Day with an exclusive wine and cheese pairing at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery! Limited to Valentine’s Day only, this special offer includes two flights of their delicious wines, and two cheese tasting plates for $50! Their cheese pairings are selected to complement each of their wines, bringing out unique notes of
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