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Val·en·tine  audio  (vln-tn) KEY  , Saint. fl. third century a.d.

Roman Christian who according to tradition was martyred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Claudius II. Saint Valentine's Day was primarily celebrated in his honor, but was also inspired by another martyr named Valentine, who was bishop of Terni, a region in central Italy.



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