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Showing posts with label Annual Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Annual Valentine's Day. Show all posts

Saturday, February 14, 2015

On February 14 around the year 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed.

On February 14 around the year 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed.


Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was involved in many unpopular and bloody campaigns. The emperor had to maintain a strong army, but was having a difficult time getting soldiers to join his military leagues. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong attachment to their wives and families.

To get rid of the problem, Claudius banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.

When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Valentine was arrested and dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. The sentence was carried out on February 14, on or about the year 270.

Legend also has it that while in jail, St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine."


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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Westminster volunteer fire department to hold a Valentine’s Bull and Oyster Roast



The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1 will hold a Valentine’s oyster and bull roast on Saturday, February 11, from 6:30 to 1030 p.m. at the firehouse - John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, Westminster MD

The fundraiser will include games and raffle tickets and feature pit beef, raw oysters, fried oysters, oyster stews with soda, tea and beer.

The DJ for the evening will be Brett Pearce.

Tickets are $35.00 per person. For more information, call the station at 410-848-1800.

[20120211 WFD Valentines bull oyster roast] [The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1 will hold a Valentine’s Day oyster and bull roast on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6:30 to 1030 p.m.]


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