Martyr

Saint Valentine

Saint Valentine is celebrated for his acts of compassion and secret marriages that defied unjust laws. His legacy of love and sacrifice endures in the hearts of people around the world.

Patron saint of Lovers, Beekeepers, Florists
Feast
February 14
Era
3rd Century
Place
Rome
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At a Glance

Saint Valentine

Feast Day
February 14
Era
3rd Century
Primary Place
Rome
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Lovers, Beekeepers, Florists

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Overview

Saint Valentine

Saint Valentine is celebrated for his acts of compassion and secret marriages that defied unjust laws. His legacy of love and sacrifice endures in the hearts of people around the world.

Feast day: February 14

Patronage

Lovers, Beekeepers, Florists

Connected Places

  • Rome, Italy: Site of his martyrdom

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