Valentine's Day, which is celebrated annually on February 14, has long been shrouded in various mysteries and legends of its origin. Some supporters of the holiday of lovers attach a romantic meaning to this day, while others regard it only for commercial reasons. However, it is still worth finding out where we can take the origins and history of a well-known date from.
Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is not only a holiday of romance, love and tenderness. According to various sources, the holiday is shrouded in many legends, and no one knows for sure whether Saint Valentine existed and whether he really gave his beloved a romantic Valentine for the first time.
Priest Valentine
According to one legend in 269 AD. Roman emperor Claudius II sought to conquer the whole world, but for the implementation of the expansion he had to collect a strong army. Since the family institution kept men out of military service, the emperor issued a decree forbidding marriage during military service.
However, the young priest Valentine, who was still engaged in natural sciences and medicine, did not listen to the orders of Claudius II and secretly married lovers. When the emperor found out about this, he sentenced Valentine to death. But while waiting for the execution of the death sentence, Valentine in prison fell in love with the blind daughter of the jailer Julia and healed her.
Before the execution, he left her a farewell message and signed it "Your Valentine". It is with this incredible moment and manifestation of love that the appearance of Valentine's Day and the custom of giving valentines are associated. The priest was beheaded, and later Valentine was canonized by the Catholic Church. In 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th to be Saint Valentine's Day.
Mastermind of Christianity Valentine
According to another legend, Valentine's Day originated as a memory of the Christian Valentine, who was a real inspiration to others. During the secret wedding of the Roman patricians (representatives of the indigenous Roman people), they were all detained.
As a representative of the upper class, Valentine could avoid execution, but his servants did not have such a privilege. However, they continued to admire him in the future and conduct secret marriage ceremonies under his cover.
The Three Martyrs of Valentine
As reported in other legends and stories, there may have been at least three more men with the names of Valentine, who were martyred for the Christian faith.
In the earliest Roman chronograph of 354, nothing is said about them, but according to ancient legends, they all died no later than 270.
One of the Valentines was a priest and physician in Rome and died in 269 (the time of Emperor Claudius II). The second Valentine was a bishop in Terni (Italy) and died in 197. Two Valentines, who died martyrs for the Christian faith, were buried in the same cemetery (near the modern Porta del Popolo in Rome, now often referred to as "Saint Valentine's Gate").
Saint Valentine's Gate in Rome
Subsequently, the remains of the first Valentine were kept in one of the churches in Rome, and in 1836 Pope Gregory XVI handed over the remains to the church in Dublin, where they are still kept. The remains of the second Valentine are today in the Basilica of St. Valentine in Terni - in the city of his pastorate.
The third Valentine lived in Egypt around 100-153. He was a valuable candidate for the position of bishop of Rome (i.e., pope) and in his sermons extolled the values of marriage as the embodiment of Christian love. Almost nothing is known about the circumstances of his death and the place of burial.
pagan roots
Also, some sources note that in Christian times, Valentine's Day replaced the pagan holiday lupercalia (in honor of the god Faun, and according to another version - in honor of the goddess of marriage, the Juno family), which was also once celebrated annually on February 14. This replacement took place in 496 by order of the same Pope Gelasius I.
But there is nothing surprising in such a practice, since the dates of the celebration of the Nativity of Christ and the Nativity of John Kupala, which fall on pagan festivals in honor of the winter and summer solstices (about December 25 and July 7, respectively), were chosen according to this principle.
Patron saint of the mentally ill
In the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Valentine is officially considered not the patron saint of lovers, but the patron saint of people suffering from nervous diseases. That is why the icons often depict Valentine in the clothes of a priest or bishop, who heals a young man from epilepsy or mental disorders. Then such people were called mentally ill.
Saint Valentine was the patron saint of the mentally ill
Saint Valentine was the patron saint of the mentally ill
According to church tradition, at the grave of St. Valentine, a young man who suffered from epilepsy prayed for a long time and recovered.
The Disappearance of Valentine's Day
As you know, Roman Catholics have 16 Saint Valentines and two Saint Valentines. In 1969, the patron saint of lovers was removed from the calendar of saints due to dubious historical justification. Now on February 14, Roman Catholics celebrate the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, whom Pope John II proclaimed the patron saints of Europe.
Today, the UGCC celebrates February 14 as the eve of the Candlemas and honoring the memory of the martyr Tryphon. The UOC also venerates the memory of the martyr Tryphon, Perpetua, Satire, Satornila and others. It is believed that in Western Europe Valentine's Day has been widely celebrated since the 13th century, in the USA - since 1777.
Valentine's Day: the history of the holiday on February 14
According to the latest information, the relics of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, have been preserved in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sambir (Lviv region) for three centuries in a row. The authenticity of the relic is allegedly confirmed by a document of the Pope of Rome dated 1759. As noted by Fr. Bogdan Dobryansky from the parish in Sambir, Saint Valentine was the patron of the Przemysl-Sambir diocese.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Sambir (Lviv region)
The relics of St. Valentine in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Sambir (Lviv region)
History of Valentine's Day
According to legend, the ancient custom of sending cards to loved ones on Valentine's Day also originated in the Middle Ages. The very first Valentine in the world is considered to be a note sent by Duke Charles of Orleans in 1415.
Instruction
According to legend, in the 3rd century AD. In the small Roman town of Terni, there lived a young priest named Valentine. He was not only a clergyman, but also a skilled doctor who willingly helped people. Roman legionnaires had special respect for Valentine, because Valentine not only healed them from wounds, but also connected them with their lovers by marriage.
The fact is that the emperor Claudius, who ruled at that time, issued a decree forbidding soldiers to marry. He had huge plans for waging wars of conquest, and therefore the emperor believed that warriors should not be distracted by their families.
Contrary to the imperial decree, Valentine not only married couples in love, but also tried to reconcile those who quarreled, wrote love letters and handed flowers to girls on behalf of their lovers. When rumors of this reached the emperor, he ordered the arrest and execution of the recalcitrant priest.
While in prison, Valentine fell in love with the jailer's blind daughter. On the eve of the execution, he wrote a touching letter to the girl with a confession. A flower of then very rare saffron was wrapped in it. According to legend, having received a letter, the girl received her sight and was able to read the message from her beloved.
The executed Valentine was buried in one of the Roman churches. After that, the gates of the temple began to be called the "gates of Valentine." It is said that every spring an almond tree blooms on the grave, and its pink flowers spread a unique aroma. Couples in love come to him and give each other an oath of love and fidelity.
In 496, Valentine was canonized by the Catholic Church, and the day of his execution - February 14 - became the feast of lovers. In Western Europe, Valentine's Day has been celebrated since the 4th century, in 1777 it began to be celebrated in the United States. Valentine's Day came to Russia only in the 90s of the 20th century and has been very popular since then, although many consider it an alien holiday.
The origin of valentines is associated with the name of the Duke of Orleans, who in 1415, while in prison, wrote letters to his wife full of love. Since the 18th century, such messages have gained wide popularity. The lovers began to exchange messages in the form of hearts. The symbols of the holiday are roses, images and figurines of cupids or kissing doves.
In addition to Valentine's Day, February 14 is also celebrated on other, not so romantic holidays. Computer scientists consider this day their professional holiday. Jews in the leap year celebrate Purim katan. Bulgarians celebrate the day of viticulturists - Trifon Zarezan. The Catholic Church honors the memory of Saints Cyril and Methodius. And in Venice and Nice are traditional carnivals.
The most romantic holiday of those that exist in our time - St. Valentine's Day (Valentine's Day), is usually celebrated on February 14th. Why on this particular day? Let's turn to the history of the holiday.
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There are several legends about how Saint Valentine lived and who he was.
In the Middle Ages, it was widely believed that the mating season for birds begins on February 14th. They believed that depending on what kind of bird an unmarried lady saw that day, her life would turn out that way: if a bullfinch, she would be the wife of a sailor, if a sparrow, she would be the happy wife of a not very lucky man; if goldfinch - will be the wife of a rich man.
The religious holiday - St. Valentine - according to some sources, began to be celebrated on February 14, 498, but it is impossible to confirm the accuracy of this information.
Only at the end of the 14th century, under the influence of the literary works of England and France, did the tradition of celebrating St. Valentine's Day as "the day of all lovers" appear.
In 1415, the first Valentine was created by the Duke of Orleans, who was in prison and wrote messages with words of love for his wife.
Nowadays, the traditions of celebrating Valentine's Day differ in different countries of the world.
Australia
In Australia, the celebration of Valentine's Day is quite a popular event and is declared a holiday for the inhabitants of the country.
February 14 for Australians is considered not only a holiday for couples in love, but also a day when you can express your love to all your loved ones - friends, parents, neighbors, colleagues and even pets.
Valentine's Day is celebrated by about 90% of the country's youth. In the big cities of Australia - Sydney, Adelaide, Perth - arrange a carnival of music and theater festivals, lasting a whole week.
The most common gifts on this day are valentine cards and flowers, which are given mostly by men to women, being more romantic.
It was noticed that on February 15, the day after the holiday, the number of people who want to use the sex services of escort organizations increases significantly.
Mexico
Mexicans are considered hot and incendiary people. For a whole week, which falls on February 14, carnival days are held in this country. Traditionally, men and women on Valentine's Day dress up in bright and colorful ponchos and dance in the streets where the holiday is held, Latin American dances. The main dish on February 14 is cactus, and the drinks are mezcal and tequila.
In 2009, on February 14, the Mega Kiss contest was held in Mexico, where 39,897 people kissed at the same time, and this gave them the opportunity to break the world record for kissing.
Italy
Italians on Valentine's Day most often give such gifts: flowers, sweets, underwear, jewelry and electronic gadgets.
A significant part of the inhabitants of Italy, in addition to buying gifts, are organizing romantic evenings, visiting restaurants or traveling to the islands, to Rome or Venice. February 14 in Italy is a "sweet" day, which is celebrated exclusively by couples in love.
Great Britain
Valentine's Day in the UK is associated with the implementation of the rite of divination by girls to find out their fate. To do this, they wake up on the morning of February 14 and look out the window. The first man a girl sees will be her soulmate.
There is a belief that girls need to write different male names on pieces of paper, throw them into a river or lake. The first name that comes up will be their future husband.
In the county of central England - Derbesh - unmarried girls go to the church at midnight and go around it from three to twelve times, reading special verses. They believe that this will help to find true love.
On this day, gifts are also given to children who are looking forward to Jack Valentine bringing various goodies and sweets to their door.
In Wales, the most popular gift is wooden spoons with carved keys with locks surrounded by hearts.
Many people in the UK also give gifts to their pets.
France
The French are romantics, celebrating Valentine's Day mainly in cafes and restaurants. The main gifts on this day are valentines with quatrains, sweets (sweets and chocolate mousses), underwear, souvenirs with hearts, the image of kissing birds, cupids with arrows, jewelry, winning lottery tickets, travel, artificial "saying a declaration of love" flowers, sausage cutting in the form of hearts.
Germany
Residents of Germany are quite practical and do not perceive February 14 as Valentine's Day. They have Saint Valentine - the patron of the mad, so on this day they hang red ribbons on psychiatric hospitals. It is customary to hold services in chapels.
Japan
Men receive more gifts on Valentine's Day. Among them, a competition is held, who can make the loudest declaration of love into a microphone on the street. The winner receives a prize.
Chocolate is the most common gift for the Japanese on Valentine's Day.
A month after the holiday - March 14 - women receive gifts (chocolate), since this day is considered their revenge after February 14 and is called "White Day".
Scandinavian countries
AT Sweden Valentine's Day has a name - the day of all hearts.
The largest cities of the country are decorated in accordance with the purpose of the holiday.
The most common gifts on this day are: flowers and sweets in the form of hearts; a romantic lunch that turns into dinner in a restaurant or club.
Excursions around Stockholm, Mariefred, the islands of Gotland and Öland are very popular.
AT Denmark and Norway Valentine's Day is celebrated mostly by young people. The Danes have a tradition to give each other dry white flowers on February 14th. The celebration of Valentine's Day in these countries is just beginning to gain momentum in recent years.
AT Finland Friend's Day is celebrated on February 14, when it is especially important to think about the value of human relationships.
On this day, everyone without exception can take part in the celebration: not only lovers, but also those who have friends. Finns value friendship, fidelity and constancy very much, they strive for gender equality.
In Finland, on Valentine's Day, they give each other valentines, toys, souvenirs and sweets.
AT Iceland there is a tradition on February 14 to kindle bonfires dedicated to the son of Odin - Vali (Vili). On this day, it is customary to put small pebbles on the neck of girls, and coals on the neck of guys to ignite the flame of passionate love.
America
For Americans, Valentine's Day is not only an occasion to remind your loved ones about your feelings, but also your family and friends. The most popular on this day is to give valentines, sweets, chocolate, flowers, poems, notes with love messages.
In America, there is a tradition of giving hearts made by schoolchildren. with my own hands, lonely and sick people.
Canada
In Canada, on Valentine's Day, gifts are given not only to close people, but also to pets, as well as those that live in zoos. If a child under the age of 12 has a Valentine card that he made himself, then he can visit some zoos for free and give a card to the animal he likes.
Mass parties and balls are organized all over the country, where you can not only express your feelings, but also have a good time.
In Canadian kindergartens, traditional piñatas are held. Their essence is that a heart-shaped figurine is hung with ropes at a certain height, it is necessary to hit the heart with a wooden stick so that it opens, and various sweets fall out from there.
Canadian women are allowed to propose marriage to any unemployed man they like. In case of refusal, the man must pay a fine or go to jail for a while.
Poland
Poles on St. Valentine's Day make a pilgrimage to the Poznan metropolis, because they believe that the relics of St. Valentine are located there. Having overcome this path, you will definitely have success and luck in love.
Scotland
The Scots celebrate Valentine's Day in large and noisy companies, where unmarried representatives of the weaker and stronger sex come.
In countries like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Malaysia, the celebration of Valentine's Day is prohibited at the state level.
The religion of the majority of the population of these countries is Islam.
Muslims believe that the basis of the celebration of Valentine's Day lay down the beliefs of the pagans and legends that came to us from the ancient Romans. And this is not comparable not only with their religion, but also common sense.
Despite all this, many residents (especially young people) celebrate Valentine's Day, and they continue to sell holiday paraphernalia in shops and markets.
Taiwan
In Taiwan, it is customary to give roses to women: one rose is a symbol of love, many (about a hundred) roses are a marriage proposal. In February 2012, scented postage stamps were issued in Taiwan specially for Valentine's Day.
Armenia
The patron saint of all lovers in Armenia is Saint Sarkis. The celebration of the day of St. Sarkis takes place in late January - early February.
This holiday is national.
There are local customs of celebration. In the evening before Valentine's Day, you need to eat a salty pancake, after which you go to bed and your betrothed (your betrothed) will definitely appear in a dream.
On this day, Armenians give each other sweets, cards and flowers.
Also in Armenia there is another holiday with elements of St. Valentine's Day, the main characters of which are young spouses and couples in love. This holiday is called Terendez and is celebrated on February 13th.
The main attribute of Terendez is a fire over which young couples jump, as well as other participants in the celebration. If a couple can jump over the fire without unhooking their hands, then their love will be eternal.
To date, only a few repeat this tradition, and everyone else walks the streets with burning candles in cups.
South Africa (South African Republic)
Conservationists in South Africa propose to do original gift for Valentine's Day - buy a penguin via the Internet. In fact, the penguin will stay in the rehabilitation center, and you will receive a photo of the animal and words of gratitude by mail.
The most frequent gifts in South Africa are flowers, sweets, valentines.
India
In India, celebrating Valentine's Day has become a habit recently. On this day, all shops that sell gifts and bookstores are decorated with ribbons, flowers, hearts and angels.
February 14 is celebrated mainly by young people who give each other all sorts of sweets, flowers and, of course, valentines.
February 14, 2018 Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day: what kind of holiday is it, how is it celebrated, traditions, customs, history, signs and beliefs of this day.
Every year on February 14, the most romantic holiday of the year is celebrated - Valentine's Day, which is also called Day of all lovers. Therefore, it will not be difficult to guess that all couples in love celebrate it. The symbol of the holiday is a special card in the form of a heart - "valentine".
History says that the basis of the holiday is a legend called Golden. This legend describes the events of the life of the Roman priest and field doctor Valentine.
According to historical data, Emperor Claudius II was obsessed with military campaigns and the creation of a strong and invincible army. He did not allow the legionnaires to marry, because he believed that a man who did not have a family and children would be much more selfless to fight for the empire. Valentine, on the other hand, performed secret wedding ceremonies at night for loving people who wanted to tie the knot. When the emperor found out about the secret activities of Valentine, he was sentenced to death. Valentine was executed on February 14, 269. Since then, this date has become Valentine's Day.
While awaiting the death penalty, Valentin was in prison, where he met the warden's daughter Julia. He was fascinated by the girl and fell in love with her. Before his death, Valentine wrote a letter to his beloved, in which he confessed his feelings. At the end of the message was the signature "Your Valentine". So there was a tradition on Valentine's Day on February 14 to write letters to loved ones, and later appeared "valentines".
Valentine's Day or St. Valentine's Day especially popular with young people. Lovers talk to each other about their feelings, present gifts and cards - “valentines”.
In many cities in honor of Valentine's Day on February 14, festive events, concerts, flash mobs are held.
Lovers who have been in a relationship for a long time like to set their wedding day on February 14th. According to the sign, marriage on this holiday promises young people a happy family life, full of harmony and joy. And the holiday of St. Valentine's Day for such people automatically becomes a family holiday.
Over the years, the holiday has gained great popularity, and therefore a lot of signs and beliefs associated with this day have appeared among the people.
It is believed that if a loved one calls first on Valentine's Day February 14, 2018, then he will be there all year.
Breaking a mirror on Valentine's Day is a good sign. It is believed that this is a great love and a happy family life.
It is believed that warm and windless weather on this day promises a warm and early spring.
Also on Valentine's Day, it is customary to congratulate all Valentines and Valentines on their name days.
February 14, 2018 Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day- this is a great occasion to show and tell your soulmate about your love. It is not at all necessary to give an expensive gift on Valentine's Day on February 14th. It can be a traditional bouquet of flowers or a romantic dinner. The main thing is that your loved one knows that you value him.
This story has a long way to go.
It was a long time ago. Ancient Rome.
Valentine's hand
Love secretly carried two.
He is a relationship of lovers
Rite in the church consecrated.
Crossing the line of the law
He himself suffered from the denunciation.
Although sometimes in February
The spiritual shepherd was executed,
Forever golden name
Remained among the holy names.
When the last snowflakes
Circle, draw mirages,
We send valentines
To those whose love we cherish!
Congratulations my love
Happy venerable Valentine's Day.
He gave hope to lovers
Connected by secret marriage.
And died for the lovers. For us.
We honor his deeds to this day.
May Valentine's Day
It will be a holiday of our house.
So that love blooms in him forever
And filled my heart with warmth.
Congratulations my love
Happy Valentine's Day.
This is a celebration of hope in love.
Valentines are like bullfinches
Red-breasted birds of winter
They bring us the approach of spring
And hope for loving hearts.
On this day, the way is open to miracles.
On this day there is an opportunity in return
Hear either "yes" or "no".
My beloved, I am happy on this day
Recognize again, our feelings are a reward.
Not a reward, more like a surprise:
Our hearts are on fire with love!
Inspired by a high feeling,
Sometime in the old days
Pridymal someone Valentine's Day,
Not knowing then
What will be your favorite day?
A welcome holiday in the year,
What a Happy Valentine's Day
He will be called with reverence.
Smiles and flowers everywhere
In love confessions again and again ...
So let a miracle happen for everyone -
Let only love rule the world!
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Valentine's Day, which is celebrated annually on February 14, has long been shrouded in various mysteries and legends of its origin. Some supporters of the holiday of lovers attach a romantic meaning to this day, while others regard it only for commercial reasons. However, it is still worth finding out where we can take the origins and history of a well-known date from.
Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is not only a holiday of romance, love and tenderness. According to various sources, the holiday is shrouded in many legends, and no one knows for sure whether Saint Valentine existed and whether he really gave his beloved a romantic Valentine for the first time.
Priest Valentine
According to one legend in 269 AD. Roman emperor Claudius II sought to conquer the whole world, but for the implementation of the expansion he had to collect a strong army. Since the family institution kept men out of military service, the emperor issued a decree forbidding marriage during military service.
However, the young priest Valentine, who was still engaged in natural sciences and medicine, did not listen to the orders of Claudius II and secretly married lovers. When the emperor found out about this, he sentenced Valentine to death. But while waiting for the execution of the death sentence, Valentine in prison fell in love with the blind daughter of the jailer Julia and healed her.
Before the execution, he left her a farewell message and signed it "Your Valentine". It is with this incredible moment and manifestation of love that the appearance of Valentine's Day and the custom of giving valentines are associated. The priest was beheaded, and later Valentine was canonized by the Catholic Church. In 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th to be Saint Valentine's Day.
Mastermind of Christianity Valentine
According to another legend, Valentine's Day originated as a memory of the Christian Valentine, who was a real inspiration to others. During the secret wedding of the Roman patricians (representatives of the indigenous Roman people), they were all detained.
As a representative of the upper class, Valentine could avoid execution, but his servants did not have such a privilege. However, they continued to admire him in the future and conduct secret marriage ceremonies under his cover.
The Three Martyrs of Valentine
As reported in other legends and stories, there may have been at least three more men with the names of Valentine, who were martyred for the Christian faith.
In the earliest Roman chronograph of 354, nothing is said about them, but according to ancient legends, they all died no later than 270.
One of the Valentines was a priest and physician in Rome and died in 269 (the time of Emperor Claudius II). The second Valentine was a bishop in Terni (Italy) and died in 197. Two Valentines, who died martyrs for the Christian faith, were buried in the same cemetery (near the modern Porta del Popolo in Rome, now often referred to as "Saint Valentine's Gate").
Saint Valentine's Gate in Rome
Subsequently, the remains of the first Valentine were kept in one of the churches in Rome, and in 1836 Pope Gregory XVI handed over the remains to the church in Dublin, where they are still kept. The remains of the second Valentine are today in the Basilica of St. Valentine in Terni - in the city of his pastorate.
The third Valentine lived in Egypt around 100-153. He was a valuable candidate for the position of bishop of Rome (i.e., pope) and in his sermons extolled the values of marriage as the embodiment of Christian love. Almost nothing is known about the circumstances of his death and the place of burial.
pagan roots
Also, some sources note that in Christian times, Valentine's Day replaced the pagan holiday lupercalia (in honor of the god Faun, and according to another version - in honor of the goddess of marriage, the Juno family), which was also once celebrated annually on February 14. This replacement took place in 496 by order of the same Pope Gelasius I.
Valentine's Day: the history of the holiday on February 14
But there is nothing surprising in such a practice, since the dates of the celebration of the Nativity of Christ and the Nativity of John Kupala, which fall on pagan festivals in honor of the winter and summer solstices (about December 25 and July 7, respectively), were chosen according to this principle.
Patron saint of the mentally ill
In the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Valentine is officially considered not the patron saint of lovers, but the patron saint of people suffering from nervous diseases. That is why the icons often depict Valentine in the clothes of a priest or bishop, who heals a young man from epilepsy or mental disorders. Then such people were called mentally ill.
Saint Valentine was the patron saint of the mentally ill
Saint Valentine was the patron saint of the mentally ill
According to church tradition, at the grave of St. Valentine, a young man who suffered from epilepsy prayed for a long time and recovered.
The Disappearance of Valentine's Day
As you know, Roman Catholics have 16 Saint Valentines and two Saint Valentines. In 1969, the patron saint of lovers was removed from the calendar of saints due to dubious historical justification. Now on February 14, Roman Catholics celebrate the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, whom Pope John II proclaimed the patron saints of Europe.
Today, the UGCC celebrates February 14 as the eve of the Candlemas and honoring the memory of the martyr Tryphon. The UOC also venerates the memory of the martyr Tryphon, Perpetua, Satire, Satornila and others. It is believed that in Western Europe Valentine's Day has been widely celebrated since the 13th century, in the USA - since 1777.
Valentine's Day: the history of the holiday on February 14
According to the latest information, the relics of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, have been preserved in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sambir (Lviv region) for three centuries in a row. The authenticity of the relic is allegedly confirmed by a document of the Pope of Rome dated 1759. As noted by Fr. Bogdan Dobryansky from the parish in Sambir, Saint Valentine was the patron of the Przemysl-Sambir diocese.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Sambir (Lviv region)
The relics of St. Valentine in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin in Sambir (Lviv region)
History of Valentine's Day
According to legend, the ancient custom of sending cards to loved ones on Valentine's Day also originated in the Middle Ages. The very first Valentine in the world is considered to be a note sent by Duke Charles of Orleans in 1415.
