St. Valentine of Rome, Patron Saint of Love
Saint Valentine of Rome, a popular saint, is the patron saint of love. His feast day is celebrated worldwide as Valentine's Day. Valentine, a bishop, worked zealously to spread the faith throughout Rome. Arrested for defying imperial authority due to being Christian, Valentine was imprisoned and eventually executed. It is believed that St. Valentine is the patron of love due to his marrying Christian couples secretly. Valentine's Day is one of the most-celebrated holidays of our modern times.