Here's a brief Valentine's Day story: In the 3rd century AD, Emperor Claudius II ruled Rome and outlawed marriage for young men, believing single men made better soldiers. Saint Valentine, a Christian priest, defied the emperor's decree and continued to perform secret marriages. When Emperor Claudius II discovered this, he had Valentine arrested and executed on February 14th. During his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer and converted her and others to Christianity. Before his execution, Saint Valentine wrote a letter to the jailer's daughter, signing it "From your Valentine," which became the origin of the modern-day expression. Saint Valentine's bravery and commitment to love and faith have made him the patron saint of lovers, and February 14th is celebrated worldwide as Valentine's Day.