Patronage

Patron Saint of Lovers

The Catholic Church venerates St. Valentine as the patron saint of Lovers. Patron saints are heavenly intercessors — believers entrust a place, profession, or struggle to a saint whose own life touched it, and ask for their prayers before God.

St. Valentine

Feast: February 14

A priest who defied Emperor Claudius II by marrying couples in secret, resulting in his martyrdom.

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