
Originally Valentine's day was Saint Valentine's Day. But how did a saint come to be associated with love and romance? This is his story. Valentinus was a Roman priest martyred (on Feb. 14th) during the reign of Claudius II. Since he was caught marrying Christian couples and aiding any Christians who were being persecuted under Roman Pagan law, Valentinus was arrested and imprisoned. Claudius to…
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