Every February, across the country,

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine’s Day — and its patron saint — is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

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Elke Februarie regoor die land, lekkergoed, blomme, en geskenke uitgeruil tussen geliefdes, alles in die naam van St Valentine. Maar wie is hierdie geheimsinnige heilige en hoekom vier ons hierdie vakansie? Die geskiedenis van Valentine's Day - en sy beskermheilige - is in misterie gehul. Maar ons weet dat Februarie lank 'n maand van romanse is. Valentynsdag, soos ons dit vandag ken, bevat oorblyfsels van beide Christelike en antieke Romeinse tradisie. So, wat was Saint Valentine en hoe het hy geassosieer met hierdie ou rite? Vandag, die Rooms-Katolieke Kerk erken ten minste drie verskillende heiliges genoem Valentine of Valentinus, wat almal is gemartel.