Happy Valentine’s Day!
Today is a special day celebrating the Feast of Saint Valentine. I know for sure many of you know why this day is being celebrated. For sure many couples and lovers out there are happy celebrating this memorable day. Remember this day is not only for lovers but also the day to celebrate love with your parents, brothers, sisters, children, friends, relatives and maybe co-workers. Thanks to my family and friends for the never ending love and support. I appreciate everything!
Happy Heart’s Day everyone! Cheers!
Historical facts About the Feast of Saint Valentine
Numerous early Christian martyrs were named Valentine. The Valentines honored on February 14 are Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni. Valentine of Rome was a priest in Rome who was martyred about AD 496 and was buried on the Via Flaminia. The relics of Saint Valentine were kept in the Church and Catacombs of San Valentino in Rome, which “remained an important pilgrim site throughout the Middle Ages until the relics of St. Valentine were transferred to the church of Santa Prassede during the pontificate of Nicholas IV”. The flower-crowned skull of Saint Valentine is exhibited in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. Other relics are found at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland. more infos here
