God's people reject the celebration of Saint Valentine's Day. The historical record reveals that there were two notable Saint Valentines, both martyrs whose festivals are observed on February 14. One was a Roman priest, and the other was the Bishop of Terni in central Italy. They lived during the second half of the third century AD, died on the same day, and are said to be buried along the Via Flaminia, an ancient Roman road. Despite the setting of their feast day, history provides no clear connection between these men and themes of sexual love or romance. Later apocryphal stories claim that Saint Valentine secretly married Christian couples against an emperor's command, but these accounts emerged centuries after their deaths, seemingly to link the saint to a Medieval festival in his honor. This limited information forms the basis of what is known about the two Saint Valentines.

Valentine's Day, observed on February 14th, is a holiday that raises concerns for Christians due to its historical roots and associations. The Catholic Church, in 496, Christianized a pagan Roman fertility and purification feast dedicated to the god Lupercus by dedicating it to Saint Valentine. Historians are uncertain about the identity of Saint Valentine, suggesting he could be one of two men from the mid-3rd century: a Roman priest or a bishop of Terni in central Italy. The connection of Saint Valentine to romance and love remains unclear, with the best explanation being that his feast day coincided with the pagan festival of Lupercalia, leading to a blending of traditions and characteristics over time. This melding has resulted in a holiday that, despite its Christian overlay, retains elements and symbols that conflict with Christian values.