Who was Saint Valentine? When did he live? Everything you need to know ahead of Valentine's Day
Saint: Valentine is widely believed to have been alive in the third-century With Valentine's Day fast approaching we've collated all the information on the man himself to give you a handy guide Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. Loved-up couples all over are preparing for the most romantic day of the year. And singletons alike are cursing their luck, as another V Day slips by without someone they love. But where does Valentine's Day come from? Who was Saint Valentine? Never fear, we've got you covered. Who is he? Stories about Saint Valentine are scarce and vary wildly, but he is widely believed to have been a third-century Roman saint. When did he live? According to the official biography of the Diocese of Terni, Bishop Valentine was born and lived in Interamna. He was apparently imprisoned and tortured in Rome on February 14, 273. His body was then buried in a hurry at a nearby cemetery, before his disciples later came and carried him ho...