The story of St. Valentine is a mix of history and legend, and it is believed that he lived in the 3rd century in Rome. Here is the most widely accepted version of the story:
St. Valentine was a priest who lived during a time when the Roman Empire was ruled by Emperor Claudius II. Emperor Claudius believed that single men made better soldiers than those who were married, so he banned marriages. However, St. Valentine continued to secretly perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers.
When the Emperor found out, he had St. Valentine arrested and thrown into prison. While he was in prison, St. Valentine became friends with the jailer's daughter and he is said to have cured her of her blindness. Before he was executed, St. Valentine wrote a letter to the jailer's daughter and signed it "From your Valentine".
St. Valentine was executed on February 14th and was later canonised as a saint. The Catholic Church recognises him as the patron saint of lovers and the feast of St. Valentine is celebrated on February 14th each year.
Comprehension Questions:
When did St. Valentine live?
Who was the ruler of the Roman Empire during St. Valentine's time?
Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriages?
What did St. Valentine do in secret?
Why did St. Valentine write a letter to the jailer's daughter?
When is the feast of St. Valentine celebrated?
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