ভ্যালেন্টাইন ডে'র উৎপত্তি রোমান আমলের এক রোমান্টিক ও করুণ কাহিনী থেকে, যেখানে সেন্ট ভ্যালেন্টাইন নামক এক ধর্মযাজক সম্রাট ক্লডিয়াস II-এর নিষেধাজ্ঞা উপেক্ষা করে গোপনে প্রেমিক-প্রেমিকাদের বিয়ের ব্যবস্থা করতেন। ভালোবাসার ওপর বিশ্বাস রেখে তিনি নিজের জীবন বিসর্জন দিয়েছিলেন, যা আজ বিশ্বব্যাপী মানুষের ভালোবাসার প্রতীক হিসেবে পালিত হয় [১, ৪, ৯]।
The Tale of the First Valentine: A Story of Love and Sacrifice
Long ago, in Rome, lived a kind-hearted priest named Valentine. Emperor Claudius II was a cruel ruler who believed that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families. Therefore, he banned young men from getting married.
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Valentine thought this law was unjust. He believed in love and the happiness of young couples. Secretly, he started performing marriage ceremonies in hidden places. He united many lovers, bringing joy to their lives.
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However, the secret ceremonies drew the attention of the Emperor's soldiers. Despite knowing the risks, Valentine continued to help couples. Eventually, he was caught and imprisoned.
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While in jail, the jailer's daughter visited him. They became friends, and it is said he healed her blindness through prayer. Before his execution on February 14th, he wrote her a final, loving note signed, "From your Valentine".
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Though he lost his life, Valentine became a symbol of love and courage. His story teaches us that love is strong and worth fighting for, leading to the celebration of Valentine's Day every year