History of Valentine's Day :
Saint Valentine was said to have demonstrated courage and valor in helping Christian martyrs being persecuted under Emperor Claudius II in Rome, during a time when giving any kind of aid to Christians was considered a crime.
Valentinus was arrested and imprisoned for this crime. He was condemned to death. He was beaten with clubs, stoned and finally beheaded outside the Flaminian Gate. After his death, this gate was known as Porta Valentini, later being renamed Porta Popolo.
There is a legend that says: while awaiting his execution, he befriended his jailer's blind daughter whose sight he restored to her. According to Alfonso Villiegas, in his book "Lives of Saints" the jailer was Asterios, one of the Emperor's lieutenants. He and his family were converted to Christianity by St. Valentine, and they were condemned to death by Claudius II.
According to legend, on the eve of Valentinus' death, he wrote a farewell message to the jailer's daughter and signed it. This is how Valentines Day evolved.
Sweetheat Roses, abstract flowers
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Sweetheart Roses an abstract floral painting in oils.
10x10 on gallery wrapped stretched canvas with painted sides. This painting is ready to hang or it may be framed.
Media: oil
Size: 10 in X 10 in (25.4 cm X 25.4 cm)
Price: $100 USD
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1 comment:
I adore that valentine chick of yours
Trine
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