Who is Saint Valentine? The religious history of the day that celebrates love
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The history of the real Saint Valentine, who lived during the Roman Empire, is less romantic than the commercialized holiday that bears his name.
The Catholic Church lists him as the patron saint of many things, including love, greeting card manufacturers, betrothed couples, and happy marriages. He is represented by roses, birds, and a bishop performing a wedding, among other things. St. Valentine is also venerated in the Orthodox, Lutheran, and Anglican churches.
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