The first Valentine
The remains of the Saint Valentine are preserved in a shrine in the Carmelite Church in Whitefriar Street in Dublin. Though young lovers have prayed to him since the days of ancient Rome, Valentine himself was not an ardent lover. A pious saint, who was martyred for his faith, he drew the wrath of the pagan emperor, Claudius the Cruel, by performing wedding ceremonies. Claudius had prohibited marriage because he thought married men were less likely to join his army, so the patron saint of lovers was put to death.
REFERENCE
http://www.carmelites.ie/Ireland/Whitefriar%20St/valentine.htm
Your Valentine
If you can’t make it down to Whitefriars Street this February 14th, keep the tradition alive and send your sweetheart a St. Valentine’s Day Card by post, proof in writing that, while cruel emperors pass away, true love goes on forever.
This year with greeting cards online you can make your card all the more special by sending a card design personalised by you.
Simply Log on to www.anpost.ie/GreetingCards and
- choose a card
- personalise or upload an image
- personalise the inside
- enter the delivery details, remember you have the option of having your card delivered to you or directly to that someone special.
- pay for your card using either Visa or Mastercard and check out.
Personalise your greeting card now...
Please remember there is no delivery of mail on a Sunday and this year St. Valentine's day falls on a Sunday.
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