SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY

       

Saint Valentine’s day is celebrated, annually, on the 14^th of February.  There are numerous martyrdom stories associated with various Valentines connected to the 14^th February, including the imprisonment of Saint Valentine of Rome, for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire, in the 3^rd century.

 

The day became associated with romantic love in the 14^th and 15^th centuries, in England. Actually, the British poet Geoffrey Chaucer, besides all his wonderful literary works like The Canterbury Tales is also credited with being the first who associated romantic love with Saint Valentine.    

 

St Valentine’s Day is commemorated today by presenting flowers and sending greeting cards.  Valentine’s Day symbols are heart-shaped outlines, doves and winged Cupids.