The origin of Valentine's Day In the 3rd century AD, there was a tyrant in ancient Rome named Claudius. Not far from the tyrant's palace, there is a very beautiful temple. Brother Valentane lives here, and the Romans respect him very much. Men and women, the old and the young, the rich and the poor, always gather around him and listen to Valentane praying in front of the blazing flames of the altar.
The wars in ancient Rome have been continuous. The tyrant Claudius recruited a large number of citizens to the battlefield. People complain that men don't want to leave their families, and boys can't bear to be separated from their lovers. Claudius flew into a rage. He told people not to hold a wedding, and even all engaged people should immediately break off their engagement.
Many young people bid farewell to their lovers and went to the battlefield in grief and indignation. Young girls are also depressed because of the loss of their loved ones. Valentane was saddened by the tyrant's atrocities. When a couple came to the temple to ask for his help, Valentane quietly married them in front of the sacred altar.
People spread the news, and many people came here and formed partners with the help of Valentane. The news finally reached the ears of the palace and the tyrant. Claudius flew into a rage again He ordered soldiers to rush into the temple, drag Valentane away from a married couple and put him in a dungeon.
People begged the tyrant to pardon Valentane, but in vain. Valentane was finally tortured to death in the dungeon. Sad friends buried him in St. Pula's church. That day was February of 14, and that year was 270 AD. So in order to commemorate Valentane, people designated February 14 as Valentine's Day.