How did Valentine’s Day start? The story behind the patron saint of lovers

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Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day comes around every year and there is no getting away from it.

But why is Valentine’s Day celebrated? And how did it all begin? Here is everything we know.

What and when is Valentine’s Day?

It is the day of love – whether that be for a partner, child, or someone you admire secretly, Valentine’s Day is the one time a year you are supposed to express your affection to the person you love.

Valentine’s Day always falls on February 14, meaning that the day of the week varies year on year. In 2025, Valentine’s Day will fall on a Friday for the first time since 2020.

Where did it come from and when did it start?

St. Valentine is known as the patron saint of lovers in the Christian faith. There are various legends about a religious figure named Valentine or Valentinus who was martyred on February 14 in the 3rd century AD.

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