For the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day. February 14, A.D. 269 was the date of execution of the third-century Saint Valentine, who was renowned for marrying Christian couples.
While in prison for his faith, he prayed for the healing of the blind jailer’s daughter, and her sight was miraculously restored. On the day of execution, as the ax fell on his head, he left the jailer’s daughter a note signed…
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