14th February - St Valentine; Saints Cyril and Methodius

 - Independent Catholic News

14th February - St Valentine; Saints Cyril and Methodius

 - Independent Catholic News: ��Two early Christian martyrs called Valentine are listed on this day in the Roman Martyrology. One was a Roman priest, who died for his faith on the Flaminian Way under Claudius. The other was a bishop of Terni who was killed in Rome. Some historians believe they are the same person.��There is no evidence to link the tradition of sending Valentine cards with the saint. But according to legend, St Valentine sent a farewell message to

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