The Story of St. Valentine
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The Story of St. Valentine
There once lived in Rome, during the time of Empeccaudus, o Christian
bishop named Valentine, Mony people loved her because Bichop Valentine
was kind, loving, thoughtful and generous he loved flowers and was especially
fond of roses ne tended in his gorden. He sent some of his rosses to children who
in turn placed them on their attors. On weddings in the villages, Volentine sent
roes to the brides. Likewise, he sent reas when somebody died in the
neighborhood. He also sent the gifts to chadren in their birthdays, Valentine also
loved the poor and the sick. He gove cheer to people who were unhappy.
Because he was affectionate by nature, even the animals loved him
Emperor Claudius was wicked as well as ambitious. To make the cole-
bodied men stay in his army, he prohibited them from them getting married.
Valentine believed that this was against God's laws so he married couples
secretly. When the Emperor learned about this, he had Valentine arrested. Even
in prison, Valentine never failed to send letters to the poor and the sick whom he
cheered and comforted, Children and animals flocked near his prison cell to get
a glimpse of their beloved bishop
Valentine would ask them to pray with him and they would all kneel to
follow their dear bishop. He would advise them to be good, to pray every day
and to help the poor and the needy whenever they had a chance to do so. He
taught them to be pure in heart and to spread love and cheer,
The children and adults as well never grew tired of listening to his words of
love and wisdom
Years later, Valentine died on February 14. However, his memory lives up
to now for on the day of his death, love messages are exchanged to the world
over to honor a man who was dedicated to love. He was St. Valentine.
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