Sent to prison, he restored the sight of a blind girl, who fell in love with him.
39+ Who Was Saint Valentine Gif. Valentine's day has its origins in a western christian feast day that honors two early saints named valentinus. But have you ever wondered how the celebration originally came about?
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Saint valentine, the name of one or two legendary christian martyrs whose lives seem to be historically based. One legend says that saint valentine refused to convert to paganism and was executed by roman emperor claudius ii. However others say the church looked to the pagan celebration of lupercalia according to the catholic encyclopedia, there are three different saint named valentine, all of whom were martyrs.
A priest named valentine disobeyed the emperor's order and secretly married young couples.
The great virtue and catechetical activities of the saint had become known. Valentine who inspired the holiday may have been two different men. Saint valentine is the inspiration for millions of smitten lovers across the world showering their partner in love and affection on february. Valentine's day has its origins in a western christian feast day that honors two early saints named valentinus.
