Delving into the murky origins of Valentine’s Day
Many legends claim to explain the origins of Valentine’s Day, but as is the case with legends, they leave many questions ...
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized ...
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Pope Adds Feast Day of St. Teresa of Kolkata to Universal Calendar
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has added the feast day of St. Teresa of Kolkata, a “beacon of hope” and an example of ...
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St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day marks anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Africa
The campaign, which begins on Feb. 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, is designated for prayer and awareness of human ...
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St Valentine's Day resources for Christian singles
February 14 is the feast day of St Valentine, patron saint of engaged couples and happy marriages ( as well as beekeepers, travellers, people with asthma and epilepsy.) Once again we bring you an ...
Who was St Valentine and why do we celebrate him on Valentine's Day?
Valentine's Day was originally a Christian feast day which was associated with Christian martyrs, with the most famous of ...