DescriptionSaint Valentine, officially Saint Valentine of Rome, was a widely recognized 3rd-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and since the High Middle Ages is associated with a tradition of courtly love. Saint Valentine of Rome was a priest in Rome who ministered to Christians, who were persecuted there.
Born: 226 AD, Terni, Italy
Died: February 14, 269 AD, Rome, Italy
Full name: Valentine of Terni
Nationality: Roman
Feast: February 14 (Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran Churches);
July 6 and July 30 (Eastern Orthodox)