FCS UB, Malang – February 14th is a date that is closely related to Valentine’s Day. In fact, Valentine’s Day is the memorial and memorable day of the death of the Saint.
The origins can be traced back to a Roman priest named Saint Valentine who died tragically. Emperor Claudius II was remembered as a cruel ruler throughout his reign for dragging Rome into a fight that cost many lives. Claudius II was an ambitious and ruthless ruler who wanted Rome to constantly win the wars. As a result, the emperor appointed his most powerful men to step down. However, this goal is difficult to attain because troops are hesitant to go to war because they are obligated to their wives and lovers. Because of that, Claudius II forbade his soldiers from having marriage relations or commitments at the time.
Saint Valentine was enraged and spoke out against it when heard about the ban. In Rome, at the time, Saint Valentine secretly married young couples. However, his clandestine activities were discovered by the empire, and then he was arrested. He had to endure a beating till he was beheaded and the punishment he received was no joke. The incident occurred on February 14, 278 AD, and the day of the punishment became a memorial day that is still remembered until today as Valentine’s Day.
This is the most reliable version of the “History of Valentine’s Day”. Valentinus apparently wrote a note to a prison guard who had been a friend at the time before his death, according to folklore. “From Your Valentine” was written on the note, and this writing became the antecedent of Valentine’s Day in the following age. He was titled a saint for his services.
Many youngsters have been encouraged by his story to keep their present love story going. Young people are now enlivening the Valentine’s Day celebration to show affection to their loved ones. Valentine’s Day celebrations are frequently organized in Indonesia, particularly among young people in high school. At this time, youngsters compete to give a romantic day or express their feelings to their beloved.
(06/08/2021-FIBInternship)
Reference:
Combs, Sydney. (February 12, 2020). Valentine’s Day wasn’t always about love. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/saint-st-valentines-day
Gavan, Ian. (February 11, 2021). History of Valentine’s Day. https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-valentines-day-2#section_2
