Last Monday we celebrated Valentine's Day. Although lovers celebrate romantic love on this day, the day celebrates a man called St. Valentine --- who was never married!
Christian legend offers that St. Valentine was put in prison for his faith --- something many refugees have experienced.
The Roman Emperor Claudius had Valentine killed. He became a martyr. But before he died, he was said to marry several couples in prison. And to perform miracles, such as cure blindness.
In English, we get the word "valor" (which is a noun, meaning courage) and "valiant" (an adjective, meaning courageous or strong) from the same root as Valentine. Valentine showed strength and courage in prison. I want to be like Valentine. And not just on Valentine's Day.
Christian legend offers that St. Valentine was put in prison for his faith --- something many refugees have experienced.
The Roman Emperor Claudius had Valentine killed. He became a martyr. But before he died, he was said to marry several couples in prison. And to perform miracles, such as cure blindness.
In English, we get the word "valor" (which is a noun, meaning courage) and "valiant" (an adjective, meaning courageous or strong) from the same root as Valentine. Valentine showed strength and courage in prison. I want to be like Valentine. And not just on Valentine's Day.
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