Lukol Directory: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: People: Saints: V: Saint Valentine

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Valentine Three saints named Valentine are mentioned in early martyrologies. The third was an African martyr of whom we know almost nothing. The first two, St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni, are probably identical. One is called a priest, the other a bishop. Both were imprisoned, beaten, beheaded, and buried along the Flaminian Way in the second half of the second century. Article also includes a little history of St. Valentines's Day. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15254a.htm Sacred Heart Parish: St. Valentine Short, entertaining essay on the third-century bishop of Terni and martyr, and his feast day. http://www.hullp.demon.co.uk/SacredHeart/s... For All the Saints Hagiography of St. Valentine of Terni, followed by the story of St. Valentine of Rome. As you will see, they are suspiciously similar. http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0214.htm#... Origins of St. Valentine's Day AmericanCatholic.org article relating the origins and evolution of St. Valentine's Day, along with a short explanation of why the Catholic Church no longer officially celebrates the day. http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/V... Valentine Illustrated profile, with links. http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saint... Related Topics: Society: Holidays: Valentine's Day

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