Valentine history seated in pagan festival, Christian martyrdom - Morgan Messenger

Who was St. Valentine? The Christian history behind the chocolates and roses

Birds, pink cards, and candy hearts: What do the symbols associated with Valentine’s Day have to do with a third-century martyr? The celebration of Saint Valentine’s… The post Who was St. Valentine? The Christian history behind the chocolates and roses appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Valentine history seated in pagan festival, Christian martyrdom - Morgan Messenger

by Lisa Schauer Even this monument to romantic passion – Valentine’s Day – is rooted in secrecy, violence and retribution. The origins of Valentine’s Day date back to ancient times, much different from today’s commercial obsession. The name itself comes from a martyr, someone who was killed or made to suffer because of their religious or other beliefs. The Catholic Church actually has three martyrs named Valentine, but this one seems the most li…