The challenge of St. Valentine posted by jwatson on Feb 14, 2013

February 14, 270: According to tradition, Valentine, a priest in Rome during the reign of Claudius II, is beheaded along the Flaminian Way.

One explanation for Valentine”s subsequent relationship to the romantic holiday is this: Claudius, seeking to more easily recruit soldiers, removed family ties by forbidding marriage.

Valentine ignored the order and performed secret marriages—an act that led to his arrest and execution.

via February 14 | Christian History.

Can you think of when you stood up for the Lord and it cost you something?

What sacrifice(s) have you made for Christ”s kingdom?

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