Our Church Speaks Episode 8 - Valentine, Cyril and Methodius
Oct 7, 2024
A lively chat about Saint Valentine’s true story, his secret ministry, and the origins of the “From your Valentine” note. A look at Cyril and Methodius’ risky mission to give the Slavs a written language and worship in their tongue. A discussion on missions that honor culture, how liturgy shapes identity, and how sacrificial love corrects romantic myths.
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A Valentine’s Day Night In Italy
- Ben and his wife once wandered the streets of an Italian city on Valentine’s Day because every restaurant was fully booked.
- They eventually found mercy and were let into a restaurant after a long, sad evening of walking.
Valentine’s Defiant Weddings
- Valentine lived in the 3rd century when Christianity was illegal, so being a Christian was a criminal status.
- His ministry of performing Christian weddings directly opposed state-sanctioned religious practices.
The Jailer's Daughter And A Note
- While imprisoned, Valentine befriended the jailer’s blind daughter and prayed for her, resulting in her miraculous healing.
- On the morning of his execution he left her a note saying 'blessings from your Valentine.'
