Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The short answer to the question of the historical Saint Valentine is church officials aren't entirely sure he existed, which is ...

Saint Valentine's holy name may now be inextricably linked to pastel hearts and Hallmark cards, but he's the patron saint of much more than love. Bee keepers, plague victims, and epilepsy sufferers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day ...

St. Valentine was a Christian priest in the third century who was persecuted for his faith and whose feast day is traditionally marked on February 14, the anniversary of his execution. Historical ...

St. Valentine — the legendary Christian martyr who has served as inspiration for Valentine’s Day festivities for more than two millennia — is said to be the patron saint of love, beekeepers and ...

TERNI, Italy (RNS) — The hometown of the saint of love found a compromise between Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. TERNI, Italy (RNS) — This Wednesday marked a peculiar challenge for practicing ...

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with candy hearts or roses — or a Roman fertility festival, though there was one in mid-February. The first love notes signed “Your Valentine” likely were not sent by an ...