Valentine Day History
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably already thinking about chocolates, flowers and florists. Our florist based in Terrey Hills is providing the North Shore and beyond with some amazing Valentines day offers. But have you ever considered the origin of this celebration of love? Although it is commonly believed that Valentine’s Day is named after a Catholic saint, exactly which saint inspired the day is unclear. It appears that there were numerous Saint Valentines.
The most well known are Valentine of Rome and Valentine of Terni. Martyred around AD269, Valentine of Rome was a priest buried on the Via Flaminia. His relics are believed to be found at the Church of Saint Praxed in Rome, as well as at Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church in Dublin, Ireland.
Around AD197, Valentine of Terni became bishop and is said to have been martyred during the persecution under Emperor Aurelian. It is believed he is buried at the Basilica of Saint Valentine in Terni.
There is also a third saint named Valentine connected with the date of February 14 who was martyred in Africa with a number of companions, but very little is known about him.
For many years, February 14 was celebrated in the Catholic calendar as a feast day, however this was officially removed in 1969. Lore and legend have embellished the character of St Valentine, suggesting that due to his bravery in standing up to Roman Emperor Claudius II – who wanted to impose a law that required all young men to remain single – Februrary 14 should be a day to celebrate love. This legend stems from the idea that Claudius wanted to build an army and believed that married men were inadequate for the task. In his rebellion, it is claimed St Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies.
Show your Valentine how much you care this year with a beautiful floral display from your local florist in the North Shore. IF you are based in Dee Why or Belrose then Hills The Flower Market are the perfect place for you to find flowers ahead of Valentines Day. Call now on (02) 8999 8550.
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