Series: Flight and Plight

Saint Valentine is commonly recognized as a third-century bishop and martyr, commemorated on February 14. He is moreover associated, since the High Middle Ages, with the tradition of courtly, romantic love. St. Valentine’s link with people in love is mostly legendary, but it enriches the sexual, simply human love, with a religious, mystical dimension. Given the contemporary need of understanding what true love is, we may assume that the bishop and martyr Valentine from heaven will not disown the lovers who ask for his prayers and protection.