June is Orthodox Christinity Month! Let's Celebrate Humility!
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The ancient martyrology of the Church of Rome marks February 14th as the remembrance of "the martyr Valentine, presbyter of Rome" (Valentinus means "vigorous" in Latin). Unfortunately the historical data for the Saint is incomplete.
The Martyrdom of the Saint in Rome
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Commemorated on January 30
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The virgin Chryse was arrested and brought for interrogation in the year 269, along with over twenty others. She bravely confessed herself a Christian and was subjected to torture. After horrible torments, she was drowned in the sea.