Valentine History

There are several theories about the history of Valentine's Day . Some claim that the origins are in Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to renounce his Christian faith, and for trying to help Christians escape the prisons of the Romans, and who died on February 14, 269 A.D. According to other historical accounts, Valentine would have served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius III when the young men decided that they should all be soldiers, and forbade the marriage. Valentine would realize the injustice of the decree and would directing the rite of marriage for young couples in secret until discovered by Claudio who would you imprison him for defiance. According to legend, St. Valentine left a farewell note to the jailer's daughter who fell in love during his imprisonment, and this letter would be the first love letter valentine. He left at the end of it his signature "your Valentine", signature become popular for couples who sent cards valentine phrases. In 496 AD, Pope Gelasius decided that February 14 was the day on which to honor St. Valentine Gradually February 14 would becoming a date that was exchanged messages of love and Valentine became the patron saint of lovers.