There is a legend that in ancient times the cruel Roman emperor Claudius II came to the conclusion that it was better for a single man, not burdened by his family, to fight on the battlefield for the glory of Caesar, and forbade men to marry. And Saint Valentine sympathized with the lovers and secretly sanctified the marriages of loving men and women. Soon after, authorities learned about St. Valentine's activities and he was imprisoned and sentenced to death. In prison, Saint Valentine met the supervisor's beautiful daughter, Julia. Before his death, the enamored priest wrote the girl a declaration of love - a valentine, in which he spoke about his feelings, and signed it - "Your Valentine". It was read after his execution, which took place on February 14, 269. What a sad story on the most romantic holiday! How everything has changed since then! And it is wonderful that Saint Valentine is more and more mastered in our country.