Patron Saint Valentine

The feast of St. Valentine, also known as St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. This is a very popular feast day for young lovers and married couples. It is a day to show gratitude and love to that very special person. Most people don't know that St. Valentine's Day is actually the feast of a Christian martyr who lived during the third century. St. Valentine was beheaded for aiding Christians who were imprisoned in Rome.

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of many causes:

* Affianced couples
* Against epilepsy
* Against fainting
* Against plague
* Apiarists
* Bee keepers
* Betrothed couples
* Busslolengo, Italy
* Engaged couples
* Greeting card manufacturers
* Greetings
* Happy marriages
* Love
* Lovers
* Travelers
* Young people

The Feast of St. Valentine

Many Christians give a St. Valentine medal or a St. Valentine charm as a gift to a loved one on St. Valentine's Day. Giving a St. Valentine pendant is a way to show love for a special person and for the Christian faith, as well.

St. Valentine Prayer

Most Gracious Heavenly Father, You gave Saint Valentine the courage to witness to the gospel of Christ, even to the point of giving his life for it. Help us to endure all suffering for love of you, and to seek you with all our hearts; for you alone are the source of life and love. Grant that we may have the courage and love to be strong witnesses of your truth to our friends and family and to the whole world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Valentine's Day Prayer

I said a St. Valentine prayer for you
And asked the Lord above
To fill your heart and bless your soul
With the precious gift of love.

I asked Him for sincere love
The kind that's meant to stay
Just like the generous love
You give to those you touch each day.

I prayed for love from family
And from every cherished friend
Then I asked the Lord to give you
His love that knows no end.

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