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LoginValentine, the patron saint of love, was born in modern-day Italy around AD. He was ordained a priest and later a bishop. Valentine did not comply with the decree of the emperor and challenged him by marrying young couples in secret. When the emperor found out, he sent for Valentine to be incarcerated. The bishop was tortured and then decapitated in AD. The popular belief is that this is a recent feast day, but it actually dates back to the third century.
Saints are patrons for all kinds of things. There are categories you would never expect. For example, St.
Love encompasses a wide spectrum of emotions and connections, whether they be deep affection, intimacy, closeness, or unwavering devotion to people or things. The ancient Greeks recognized four distinct types of love: storge, philia, eros, and agape. Storge, often referred to as familial love, characterizes the bond that naturally exists between those who care for one another, extending to encompass both individuals and their connections with animals and the world around them. This form of love can sometimes coexist with a degree of complacency or even moments of frustration.
Advent is often spoken as a time of preparation. This means not just preparation for parties, celebrations and family gatherings, but preparing for the Incarnation, the birth of the Christ child, Jesus. His birth ushered in a new era of salvation and solidified our redemption.
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