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Learn about St. Valentine, the patron of love and happy marriages, his martyrdom, and the Catholic roots of Valentine’s Day. It is about preparing ourselves to be saints, praying for the spouse God has for us, and living in a way that is worthy of the sacrament of marriage. May this reflection on St. Valentine’s Day inspire us to live love as God intended, and to become the husbands and wives that our future spouses deserve, and the world needs. February 14 is an interesting day for Catholic Christians. We live in the midst of a secular culture that celebrates Valentine’s Day, which supposedly marks the joy of romantic love in our lives. However, the Catholic faith prescribes that we celebrate the Memorial of Sts. 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. Saint Valentine’s Day. Today's Saint Valentine's Day celebrations reflect the essence of Valentine's life. Cards, chocolates, flowers, and various expressions of love carry forward the legacy of this saint. They are tokens that acknowledge our shared duty to love one another, as Christ has loved us. The Feast of Saint Valentine, also known as Saint Valentine's Day, was established by Pope Gelasius I in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of the Christian martyr. [41] A shrine of Saint Valentine in Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland. February 14 is Saint Valentine's Day in the Lutheran calendar of saints. [12] Saint Valentine (Latin: Valentinius), officially Saint Valentine of Rome, is a widely recognized third-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and associated since the High Middle Ages with a tradition of courtly love. In the end, we don’t know which St. Valentine is the namesake for the holiday. A St. Valentine is listed in the Roman Martyrology (the Church’s official list of martyrs) on Feb. 14. Likely because little is known about him, St. Valentine is not listed on the General Roman Calendar, which governs the liturgical celebrations of the saints. The love of God reigns in the hearts of all saints, but there is one who has the joy of being the patron saint of lovers: St. Valentine. According to a tradition, St. Valentine risked his Saint Valentine’s Day falls into the category of adiaphora—things neither commanded nor forbidden in Scripture. Let’s look at the big picture. Saints, according to Scripture, are not extra-good believers who have died, gone to heaven, and there have special “pull” with God. Valentine's Day MenuFriday, February 14th, 2025$85 per person a la carte menu not availablechoice of one option per course Winter Greensradicchio, castelfranco, aged cheddar, walnuts, quinceTuna Carpacciopickled fennel, endive, capersChilled Lobstercharred leeks, buttermilk ponzu, citrusPanisseromesco, charred broccoli, saffron vinaigretteGrilled Pork Plumacarrot purée, radish Catholic Resources for Valentine’s Day. Catholic Resources for Valentine’s Day: Explore these valuable resources to deepen your Catholic homeschooling experience during the season of love: Catholic All Year Blog: Find insightful posts on liturgical living and family-friendly activities. Valentine’s Day, holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history. "The Catholic Church recognizes several saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were The Power of Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints is a guided workbook that will help you create greater stillness and mindfulness in your life. In it, you will find short devotionals, questions to ponder, and actions you can take to better put into practice the power of stillness. Saint Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14, is known around the world as a day of love, romance, and affection. Beyond the flowers, chocolates, and greeting cards, the holiday has deep historical and religious roots. Catholic Saints Valentine Coloring Pages Set 2 Printable, 12 Pages PDF, 8.5x11, Printable Catholic Valentine Party Activity, All Saints Day (2k) 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.
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