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February 14, 1958
The Catholic Times
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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St. Valentine, a priest, assisted those persecuted by Emperor Claudius II and was martyred on February 14, 270 A.D., by beating and beheading in Rome. His relics are in St. Praxedes church. Valentine's Day honors his chastity, substituting Christian customs for pagan ones.
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St. Valentine ... February 14
St. Valentine, Priest and Martyr, worked with St. Marius and his family to assist those persecuted for their belief in Christ by the emperor, Claudius II. St. Valentine was apprehended and sent to the Prefect of Rome who pleaded with the young priest and finally sentenced him to be beaten with clubs and beheaded.
St. Valentine was martyred on February 14, 270 A. D.
The greatest part of his relics are now in the church of St. Praxedes.
St. Valentine's Day, the day of lovers and romance, actually venerates a model of chastity and devotion. The institution of his feast day as a custom of giving gifts dates back to the time when the early Fathers of the Church attempted to substitute Christian customs for the pagan ones which were corrupting youth.
St. Valentine, Priest and Martyr, worked with St. Marius and his family to assist those persecuted for their belief in Christ by the emperor, Claudius II. St. Valentine was apprehended and sent to the Prefect of Rome who pleaded with the young priest and finally sentenced him to be beaten with clubs and beheaded.
St. Valentine was martyred on February 14, 270 A. D.
The greatest part of his relics are now in the church of St. Praxedes.
St. Valentine's Day, the day of lovers and romance, actually venerates a model of chastity and devotion. The institution of his feast day as a custom of giving gifts dates back to the time when the early Fathers of the Church attempted to substitute Christian customs for the pagan ones which were corrupting youth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
St Valentine
Martyrdom
Persecution
Chastity
Valentine's Day
Relics
What entities or persons were involved?
St. Valentine
St. Marius
Claudius Ii
Prefect Of Rome
Where did it happen?
Rome
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Key Persons
St. Valentine
St. Marius
Claudius Ii
Prefect Of Rome
Location
Rome
Event Date
February 14, 270 A. D.
Story Details
St. Valentine assisted persecuted Christians under Emperor Claudius II, was captured, pleaded with by the Prefect of Rome, and sentenced to beating and beheading on February 14, 270 A.D. His feast day promotes chastity, replacing pagan customs with Christian ones.