Saint Valentine (Italian: Valentino; Latin: Valentinus) was a 3rd-century Roman saint, commemorated in Western Christianity on February 14 and in Eastern Orthodoxy on July 6. From the High Middle …

Jan 9, 2026 · St. 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 …

Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love."

Who was St. Valentine? Discover the real history, legends, pagan roots, and spiritual meaning behind Valentine’s Day and the saint of love.

Jul 1, 2025 · Saint Valentine was executed on February 14, around the year 269 AD. Over time, this date became associated with celebrating love and affection, leading to the modern Valentine's Day …

Feb 14, 2025 · St. Valentine, whose feast day is celebrated on February 14th, was a Christian priest and martyr who lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. Although the …

Feb 14, 2025 · Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized...

Feb 14, 2025 · St. Valentine — whether priest or bishop — was martyred on Feb. 14, now celebrated as Valentine’s Day. According to most accounts, he was beaten and then beheaded after a time of …

Discover Saint Valentine biography uncovering feast day traditions, legendary miracles, Catholic legacy, and the true meaning of his sainthood.

Who was Saint Valentine and how did he come to inspire Valentine’s Day? In the early martyrologies, three different St. Valentines are mentioned, all sharing Feb. 14 for a feast day. Unfortunately, the …