Each February 14, tourists flock to Terni, Italy, hometown of third-century martyr Saint Valentine. Yet Terni’s “city of love” identity is itself rather new, as politicians seek tourist ...

Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...

Valentine's Day coming up. Whether you are a fan of the celebration or not, you might wonder how it got started and took over ...

The history of Valentine’s Day—and the story of its patron saint—is shrouded in mystery. February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, ...

One was St. Valentineof Rome, and the other was St. Valentine of Terni. They both were martyred. The former was a priest in Rome who served during the third century, whereas the latter was the ...

Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Here's a quick Valentine's Day history, from possible pagan origins to Catholic saints ...

Another Saint Valentine of Terni, also performed secret weddings and was beheaded on Feb. 14. The Saint Valentine who performed secret weddings was said to have healed his captor's blind daughter ...

Other accounts hold that it was St. Valentine of Terni, a bishop, for whom the holiday was named, though it is possible the two saints were actually one person, according to Britannica.