From your Valentine

Saint Valentine really did exist, in the 3rd century anyhow!

At that time the Roman Emperor discouraged his young soldiers from marrying saying they would not fight as well if they were worried about their wives and families. Valentine, who was a priest, did not agree with this and went ahead and married young lovers. He was subsequently arrested and sentenced to death for his actions.

Whilst in prison he prayed with a young blind girl and the day before he was executed (in typically hideous fashion), he sent her an encouraging message signed 'From your Valentine'.

Legend has it that that the girl recovered her sight on his death.