Saint Valentine, for whom the famous day is named. Archaeologists, who unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to St. Valentine, are not sure if there was one Valentine or more. Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred on February 14 -- at least two of those in Italy during the 3rd century. The most popular candidate for St. Valentine was a 3rd century Roman priest who practiced Christianity and performed secret marriages against direct orders from Emperor Claudius II, who believed single soldiers were more likely to join his army. Legend has it that Valentine sent a friend (the jailer's daughter) a note signed "From Your Valentine" before he was executed on February 14 in 270 A.D.
Now, if this history was true, why do we consider Valentine's Day as a day for romance when a priest had been executed on the date?
I really find it annoying that people fuss over not having anyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with anyone.
Can you just get a life for once and stop fussing about it?
Personally, Valentine's Day is just a day... UNLESS it was an anniversary with your significant other...
Owh well.
I really find it annoying that people fuss over not having anyone to celebrate Valentine's Day with anyone.
Can you just get a life for once and stop fussing about it?
Personally, Valentine's Day is just a day... UNLESS it was an anniversary with your significant other...
Owh well.
