St. Valentine is believed to have been a priest during the third century in Rome. After Emperor Claudius II declared single men made better soldiers, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine went behind Emperor Claudius’ law and performed marriages in secret. When this was discovered, Claudius had him put to death.

Other stories suggested that Valentine helped Christians to escape Roman prisons. In this story, Valentine was imprisoned when he sent the very first valentine’s letter to a young lady. It is believed he sent it to his jailor’s daughter. Before his death, it is believed he wrote her another letter and signed it, “From your Valentine.”

As Christians, we are called to love another. Romans 12:10 says, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Christians can use Valentine’s Day to show their love for one another.Christians are free to celebrate Valentine’s Day if they choose to. There is nothing wrong with sending someone a card and giving them flowers or chocolate to show your love and appreciation for them!

Show love to everyone and don't allow some myopic people to stop you from celebrating Valentine's day all in the name of Christianity, after all the message of Christ was all about love.

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