Tuesday, February 8, 2011

valentine day folklore

Valentine was a priest who lived in Rome in the century III. He lived in the kingdom which was led by Emperor Claudius notoriety. He hated the emperor. Claudius ambition is to have a large military force, he wants all the men in his kingdom to join in dalamya.

But unfortunately, this desire is not supported. The men are reluctant to engage in warfare. Because they do not want to leave family and her lover. This made Claudius furious, he immediately ordered officials to conduct a crazy idea.

Claudius thought that if men do not marry, they would gladly join the military. Then Claudius forbade the marriage. The young couple then consider this decision was unreasonable. Hence St. Valentine refused to carry it out.

St. Valentine continued to carry out his duties as pastor, that is marrying the couple in love, although in secret. This action was eventually known by the emperors who immediately gave him a warning, but he ignored and remain blessed the wedding in a small chapel li