A portrait of St. Valentine of Terni
St. Valentine of Terni
d. c. 269 or 273
Feast
February 14 · III c.
Patron of
Terni · Engaged couples · Epilepsy sufferers · Beekeepers
Order
Bishop / Martyr
Roman bishop and martyr (d. c. 269 or 273), Bishop of Interamna (Terni), traditionally beheaded under Aurelian or Claudius II; some scholars consider him identical with the Roman Valentine. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 269 or 273 · From: Terni / Interamna, Italy.
Patronage
St. Valentine of Terni is invoked as the patron of terni, engaged couples, epilepsy sufferers, beekeepers. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Valentine of Terni, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.