The emperor became so furious that he ordered Valentine to renounce his faith. Because Valentine wouldn’t do that, Claudius gave orders to beat him with clubs. When Valentine still wouldn’t renounce Jesus, Claudius ordered him stoned to death and beheaded. Valentine’s burial occurred on February 14, which is now known as Valentine’s Day.
The story of St. Valentine offers these key lessons for kids:
- It’s important to share the Gospel.
- Marriage is important to God.
- Don’t let anything, even death, stop you from declaring Jesus is Lord.
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