A little history about St. Valentine:
The actual origin of St Valentine Day and the number of St Valentines remains a mystery to this day. Though it is believed that there were at least two Valentines, both of whom were martyred around 269 AD. One was a priest and physician who, legend says, sent letters of love and encouragement to the early Christian community in Rome during the time of his persecution. Another Valentine may have been a bishop who was also martyred for the faith.
The feast of St. Valentine was dropped from the Roman Catholic calendar in 1969.
The actual custom of sending Valentines on Feb 14 is thought to have started in the Middle Ages. It was a day for love, for it was the day when the birds began to mate.
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To all my dear friends, I wish you a Happy Valentine's Day. May God's love shower down upon you today and forever.
Monday, February 14, 2005
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