"The story of Valentine's Day begins in the
third century with an oppressive Roman
emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The
emperor was Claudius II. The Christian was
Valentinus.

Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship
twelve gods, and had made it a crime
punishable by death to associate with
Christians. But Valentinus was dedicated to
the ideals of Christ; not even the threat of
death could keep him from practicing his
beliefs. He was arrested and imprisoned.
During the last weeks of Valentinus's life a
remarkable thing happened. Seeing that he
was a man of learning, the jailer asked
whether his daughter, Julia, might be brought
to Valentinus for lessons. She had been blind
since birth. Julia was a pretty young girl with a
quick mind. Valentinus read stories of Rome's
history to her. He described the world of
nature to her. He taught her arithmetic and
told her about God. She saw the world
through his eyes, trusted his wisdom, and
found comfort in his quiet strength.

"Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?"
Julia asked one day.
"Yes, my child, He hears each one."
"Do you know what I pray for every morning
and every night? I pray that I might see. I want
so much to see everything you've told me
about!"
"God does what is best for us if we will only
believe in Him," Valentinus said.
"Oh, Valentinus, I do believe! I do!" She knelt
and grasped his hand.
They sat quietly together, each praying.
Suddenly there was a brilliant light in the
prison cell. Radiant, Julia screamed,
"Valentinus, I can see! I can see!"
"Praise be to God!" Valentinus exclaimed, and
he knelt in prayer.

On the eve of his death Valentinus wrote a last
note to Julia, urging her to stay close to God.
He signed it, "From your Valentine." His
sentence was carried out the next day,
February 14, 270 A.D., near a gate that was
later named Porta Valentini in his memory. He
was buried at what is now the Church of
Praxedes in Rome. It is said that Julia planted
a pink-blossomed almond tree near his grave.
Today, the almond tree remains a symbol of
abiding love and friendship. On each February
14, Saint Valentine's Day, messages of
affection, love, and devotion are exchanged
around the world."

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lalasticlala

what a legacy by the Saint....going out there to share my love at the orphanage, they need dis love more than anybody.
Nd not to forget the chibok girls we (9ja) love u nd hope dis day God in his infinite mercy ll grant u girls freedom!!!!

to my boo....I LOVE YOU Everyday not just today

pamellla:
what a legacy by the Saint....going out there to share my love at the orphanage, they need dis love more than anybody.
Nd not to forget the chibok girls we (9ja) love u nd hope dis day God in his infinite mercy ll grant u girls freedom!!!!

to my boo....I LOVE YOU Everyday not just today

aunty, good morning oh,
No be only orphanage be charity case oh,
Me sef na charity case,

hungryboy:
aunty, good morning oh,
No be only orphanage be charity case oh,
Me sef na charity case,

lol...really?
God ll meet ya at ur point of need IJN

hungryboy:
aunty, good morning oh, No be only orphanage be charity case oh, Me sef na charity case,

hey man! haven't you heard. . . "every little thing is gonna be alright".
HAPPY VAL'S DAY!