Saint Valentine

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/saint-valentine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the period of ministry?3rd century Roman Empire
2. What is the primary role?Clergyman ministering to persecuted Christians
3. Who was Saint Valentine?Saint Valentine was a clergyman who lived in the 3rd century Roman Empire. He helped Christians who were in trouble and was martyred on February 14.
4. Why do people celebrate Saint Valentine's Day?The holiday began as a day to remember Saint Valentine. Over time it grew into a special day for love and friendship.

Martyrdom: The suffering or death of a person for their beliefs, especially religious ones.
Liturgical Calendar: A system used by churches to organize religious observances and feasts throughout the year.
Courtly Love: An idealized and often unrequited romantic love, popular in medieval literature.