FEBRUARY 14 - Saint Valentine

Not so much boasting a great love story of his own, but more a saviour of love, it would be folly to leave out Saint valentine as having shaped history and the course of love everywhere.

In 270 AD, the Roman Empire was under siege and fresh recruits were needed. However, most men preferred a life of comfort at home with their lovers as opposed to enlisting with the army, so emperor Claudius had a masterplan: to outlaw marriage so as to diminish love.

The Catholic priest Valentine found the whole notion ludicrous and came to couple’s aid, marrying them in secrecy and being the only witness to their wedding. Claudius tried to deter Valentine and have him preach to Roman gods, but Valentine remained steadfast in his loyalty to Christ and to love – an act for which he was executed.

Before his execution, however, he had the chance to pen a letter, and the famous “by your Valentine” signature that prevails till today first came about. Our sainted hero has now gone on to be a reason many many more passionate love stories came into being!

What a great love story and commitment to service...

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