Valentine’s Day and the takeover of pagan festivals by the Church

Publié le 16/02/2011 par Pierre F. de Ravel d'Esclapon

The celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14 provides us with an opportunity to think about the symbolism of the pagan festivals that were taken over by the Church. Today, Valentine’s Day is the symbol of lovers, thus, indirectly, the symbol of fertility. According to tradition, Roman Emperor Claudius the Cruel had banned marriages amongst [...]

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