Valentine's Day A Pagan Holiday. He also adapted some of the pagan celebrations of love to reflect christian beliefs. In 469, pope gelasius declared february 14th a holy day in honor of valentinus, instead of the pagan god lupercus.
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In 469, pope gelasius declared february 14th a holy day in honor of valentinus, instead of the pagan god lupercus. He also adapted some of the pagan celebrations of love to reflect christian beliefs. For example, as part of the juno februata ritual, instead of pulling girls names from boxes, both boys and girls.
In 469, Pope Gelasius Declared February 14Th A Holy Day In Honor Of Valentinus, Instead Of The Pagan God Lupercus.
For example, as part of the juno februata ritual, instead of pulling girls names from boxes, both boys and girls. He also adapted some of the pagan celebrations of love to reflect christian beliefs.
