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Hace 3 días · The Legend of St. Valentine Saint Valentine, who according to some sources is actually two distinct historical characters who were said to have healed a child while imprisoned and executed by decapitation.The history of Valentine's Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery.
Hace 5 días · Discover what makes the history of Valentine's Day so complicated. Learn how St. Valentine, an ancient Roman festival, and the poet Geoffrey Chaucer all contribute to the history of Valentine's Day.
Hace 5 días · Very little is known about the life of St. Valentine, but tradition indicates that he risked his life to marry couples in a Christian way during the time of persecution against Christians. He was martyred around the year 269. Today, St. Valentine’s Day is a time when couples express their love with gestures and gifts.
Hace 5 días · Valentine's Day, which is closely linked with fashion and consumerism, is widely celebrated by young people in urban areas. They have adopted the traditional Western ways of celebrating the day, with couples enjoying a romantic dinner and exchanging gifts, such as flowers, chocolates and jewelry.
Hace 4 días · Marking St. Valentine’s Day and National Marriage Week, Catholic thought leaders and writers discuss the sacrament and what they have learned sharing in this sacred union between husband and wife. Alyssa Murphy, February 11, 2022
Hace 5 días · “Valentine’s Day is not, as you may be pardoned for thinking, a Hallmark holiday aimed at consumers with disposable incomes and romantic hearts. It’s a holy day, in which we remember Bishop Valentine, martyred by Emperor Claudius in the third century for marrying young lovers in secret.
Hace 2 días · It's that time of year when the shops fill up with hearts and roses. But is Valentine's just for the romantics? More and more people are choosing to see Valentine's Day as a celebration of love. Whether it is for a friend, a pet or loved one. You don't have to be in a relationship to celebrate. And...
