Anyone who grew up in a Christian home or a Christian school probably remembers watching that cheesy movie about Saint Valentine. It was a short, low-budget religious movie, and as kids, it was prime material for passing notes in class and making fun of bad acting. Unfortunately, "The First Valentine" didn't leave much of an impression on me, but Saint Valentine, himself, is worth further examination.
Though hagiographical accounts vary, the most reliable sources point toward a third-century AD
Anyone who grew up in a Christian home or a Christian school probably remembers watching that cheesy movie about Saint Valentine. It was a short, low-budget religious movie, and as kids, it was prime material for passing notes in class and making fun of bad acting. Unfortunately, "The First Valentine" didn't leave much of an impression on me, but Saint Valentine, himself, is worth further examination.
Though hagiographical accounts vary, the most reliable sources point toward a third-century AD…
