February 11, 2023 Issue, Page 12 of 14

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12 - The Elk City News February 11, 2023 ~Y ak Jimmy and Billie Martinez Jonathan and Kayle Butcher Kirstin Wright and Tyson Brown Samantha and Sherri Bungay LC and Anna Price Matt and Lori Weatherly Michael and Katy Womack Roberty and Becky Ricky and Lisa Nagle Who was Saint Valentine? Valentine's Day presents an opportunity to express powerful.” The name was a common moniker at the rested and condemned to death by beheading for his each of them. Stories about Valentine and his actions feelings of love. Greeting cards and heart-shaped time. It is not known just how many Valentines were faith. helping the faithful are used interchangeably. chocolate boxes are traditional gifts, as are red ros- around in that era, but historians believe there were 2. Another St. Valentine was the Bishop of what is According to Britannica, although the Roman Cath- es. Most people know how and why Valentine's Day many. According to the Catholic Education Resource now Terni, located 60 miles from Rome. He also was olic Church continues to recognize St. Valentine, is celebrated, but few may know the person behind Center, the following three Valentines share Febru- arrested and beheaded under Emperor Claudius II. he was removed from the General Roman Calendar the holiday's name. The Catholic Church recognizes ary 14th as their feast days. The historical records are in 1969 because of the lack of reliable information three different martyred individuals with the name sparse, but here’s what is known about these men. 3. The third St. Valentine suffered martyrdom in Af- Valentine, who each may hold ties to the Valentine's 1. One St. Valentine was a priest and physician in rica, but not much else is known about him. about him. In addition to being the namesake behind Day celebration. The name Valentine comes from the Rome. He comforted the martyrs during the perse- Historians are unsure which Valentine inspired Val- Valentine's Day, he is the patron saint of lovers, epi- Latin “Valentinus,” which means “worthy, strong or cution of Emperor Claudius II. This Valentine was ar- entine’s Day or if the day is meant to commemorate leptics and beekeepers. aw Baliwe € a 217 Ww. 12th, Elk city License #01670 24 Hr Service — LLC Quick Lube & Wash e ; Don't Pay More to Cover Your Floor 1503 West Third « Elk City, OK 73644 316 N. Eastern, Elk City * 580-303-4598 580-243-1112 « FED. IDENT. #731388647