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Couples
who were in love searched for someone who would help them
get married, even in secret. A priest named Valentine performed
wedding ceremonies for these desperate young lovers. When
the emperor found out, he had Valentine arrested and ordered
his execution on February 14, the day of the Roman festival
of love. Valentine's jailer had a daughter, Augustine. She
was so kind to Valentine during his imprisonment, that Valentine
sent a note with a grateful "thank you" message for all
that she had done.
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