Relics of St. Valentine of Terni at the basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin. Dnalor 01 (Own work) , CC BY-SA On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish ...

St. Valentine — the legendary Christian martyr who has served as inspiration for Valentine’s Day festivities for more than two millennia — is said to be the patron saint of love, beekeepers and ...

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While Valentine's Day might be associated with romantic love, the real story behind its namesake, St. Valentine, is full of bloodshed and heartbreak. There are multiple St. Valentines in history, and ...

The Carmelite church at Whitefriar Street in Dublin is an unlikely but popular pilgrimage site for couples, who can venerate the patron of love’s relics. Candles are lit at the foot of a statue of St.

Valentine's Day is an annual holiday that sees people worldwide celebrate love in all forms. The day sees people exchange gifts, words and other expressions of love and affection for each other. But ...

In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink-and-red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked ...

TERNI, Italy (RNS) — The hometown of the saint of love found a compromise between Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. TERNI, Italy (RNS) — This Wednesday marked a peculiar challenge for practicing ...

Across the world on February 14th, many flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine’s day is celebrated. However, the story of why we celebrate this day is a bit of ...

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of our ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, ...