'''St. Valentine''' (birthdate unknown; d. February 14, 269) [[Catholic]] Bishop of Terni who was persecuted and martyred by Roman Emperor Claudius II (Gothicus) for refusing to give up his [[Christian]] faith. In 496, Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom. St. Valentine became well known for the way he cared for others.
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'''St. Valentine''' (birthdate unknown; d. February 14, 269) [[Catholic]] Bishop of Terni who was persecuted and martyred by Roman Emperor Claudius II (Gothicus) for refusing to give up his [[Christian]] faith. In 496, Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as "[[Saint Valentine's Day]]," a celebration in honor of his martyrdom. St. Valentine became well known for the way he cared for others.