Saint Valentine's Day


Saint Valentine, patron of love, pray for us!

Today is a celebration of love, we remember the martyrs of the church named Valentine who died to defend love and celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony in defiance of the Emperor. The name Valentine comes from the word for valor. Although there are many legends about the different Valentines, they were all martyred for love of God. In pre-Christian times February 15th was a festival of love in roman culture but it was filled with cruelty and was inhumane so it was replaced by the feast of St. Valentine. Celebrate the feast of love by sending valentines to the lonely, elderly, veteran and forgotten. Check out local animal adoption events near you and remember to adopt don’t shop! Adopt a Valentine

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There was actually not just one Saint Valentine, but three. The first and most noteworthy was Saint Valentine of Rome. He was a priest in Rome, was martyred in 269 CE, and was added to the calendar of saints in 496, by Pope Galesius. Legend has it that Valentine was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to get married, and for ministering to and assisting Christians who had been persecuted under the Roman Empire. It also is said that he cut hearts from parchment and gave them to persecuted Christians and soldiers, to remind them of their vows and God's love. Another legend says that during his imprisonment he healed the blind daughter of his jailer, and sent her a letter before his execution, signing it as "Your Valentine." Saint Valentine is buried on the Via Flaminia.

A second Saint Valentine was Valentine of Terni; he was a bishop of Terni, which was called Interamna at the time. He is believed to have been martyred in 273 CE, under the persecutions of Emperor Aurelian. He also was buried on the Via Flaminia, but in a different area than the Valentine of Rome.

A third Valentine is mentioned in the Catholic Encyclopedia. He was martyred in Africa along with others, but that is all that is known of him.


Valentines Day Symbols

Hearts- The ultimate symbol of love.

Red,White and Pink- Red symbolizes the color of the heart, passion and the martyrdom of St. Valentine while white symbolizes purity and pink is the mix of the both.

Cupid- Seen as the roman personification of love, legends of Cupid parallel to Christ who veiled His Divinity while on earth.

Strawberries- a red and some what heart shaped fruit that is related to fertility, health and gods and godesses.

Roses- Roses are symbols of love as the Romans believed they were the favorite flower of Venus, the goddess of love. Roses are seen in various love mythologies and customs throughout the world. Other flowers of various colors also hold symbolism for Valentine’s Day.

Chocolate- Seen as an aphrodisiac, chocolate is a food for love.

Doves- Lovebirds are symbols of Valentine's Day due to the folk belief that on this day birds began mating season. 

Valentine’s Day Customs

What Did St. Valentine look like?

St. Valentine Icons

Valentine's Day Superstitions

Pet Safe Valentine's Day

Inclusive Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Mental Health

TV Specials

Vegan Valentine Candy

Vegan Valentine Candy Cont.

St. Valentine Cartoon

Valentine's Day Horror Films: My Boyfriend's Back, My Valentine, X-Ray, Only Lovers Left Alive, Corpse Bride (Kid Friendly) and The Phantom of the Opera (Musical) ,Holidays, Holiday Hell, Happy Horror Days (the last 3 are anthology films revolving around multiple holidays).

Holiday Horror

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Valentine’s Day Music

Disney Love Songs

Valentine's Day Poems


The Relics of Saint Valentine










Welcome to Valentine Town!




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