Happy Valetine day to all readers of my blog.
We all know that Valetine's day is associated with romance, chocolates, red hearts and flowers- but have you ever wondered where did the custom originate, and in whose name do we celebrate it?
Here below is the story of Valetine!!!!!!!
In 270AD, Cladius was the emperor of Rome,and known to be extremely cruel. His palace was near a temple, where a priest called Valetine served and was immensely popular with the people of the city because of his wisdom,compassion and generosity.
When wars broke out in the Roman Empire, Cladius ordered the young men in his realm to come forward and fight. However, they were reluctant to do so. Angry, Cladius then banned all celebration of anniversaries and forbades any engagements to take place.
Valetine, however,continued secretly marrying and bkessing young couples in his temple in front of the sacred altar, and became known as the friend of lovers throughout Rome.
Unfortunately, his actions were eventually made known to Cladius, who ordered him arrested and flung into a dungeon, where he languished and died.
Valetine was buried on February 14th by his devoted friends in the church of ST Praxedes in the city, where his vault can still be seen. And so, the date of his burial became the day honouring him and his belief thatlove is stronger than any ruler.
SO TO ALL LOVERS AND COUPLES OUT THERE, HAPPY VALENTINE DAY TO YOU ALL.
LOTS OF LOVE FROM EJIRO
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