Information about this martyr is very scarce and scarce. It is known that she suffered for the faith of Christ in Palestine in 308 under Maximian II Galerius. The Holy Martyr Valentina came from the city of Caesarea. Today there are only ruins on the site of this city, but during the reign of Emperor Maximian it was one of the largest and most magnificent cities in the Mediterranean.
Saint Valentine received her martyrdom from Firmilian, the ruler of the Palestinian region. She was a pious girl and a deeply religious Christian. She was brought to trial before Firmilian on charges of disrespecting pagan gods. The governor immediately ordered her to sacrifice to idols and for this purpose ordered her to be taken to a pagan temple located near the court. But, being brought to the temple, Valentine, instead of sacrificing to idols, had the courage to throw a stone into the blazing fire of the altar and turn her back to it. Then Firmilian, enraged by her insolence and disobedience, ordered her to be mercilessly beaten in the ribs, and then beheaded with a sword. Despite the fact that Saint Valentine was sentenced to various torments and shameful execution, she, with the help of the Grace of Christ, endured her torments with great courage and offered thanks to God before her execution, so that she could humbly bow to the sword and deliver her spirit into His hands.
In those ancient times, wicked people served idols, and many even worshipped the creation and work of their own hands, but among them shone the faith of many holy Christians, including St. Valentine. Shunning all evil, she lived her short life meekly and righteously, pleasing to God and blameless. Frequent persecutions were inflicted on the church of Christ, and many of the righteous, having endured suffering exploits, were awarded the crown of martyrdom.
Saint Valentine is an example of meekness and piety, and at the same time, selfless courage, such as Christians should defend their faith with. She was not afraid of pain and death, she did not turn away from the loving and merciful Lord, she did not stray from the true path. And today, being in Heaven, Saint Valentine is called upon to help all those who are tortured for their faith, as well as those who are led into doubt. Her image, worn by the wearer, will protect the wearer from immersion in diabolical teachings, keeping his heart pure and holy.
St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 10.