While love fills the hearts of all saints, St. Valentine is honored as the patron of lovers. According to tradition, he risked his life to secretly marry Christian couples during persecution, ultimately giving his life in martyrdom—the greatest act of love.
His witness reminds us that true love is not just romantic, but self-giving and rooted in Christ. This Valentine’s Day, may we rediscover the Christian meaning of love and marriage, reflecting the divine love for which we were created. 
