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The Legend of the First Valentine

The Legend of the First Valentine

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Discover the enchanting story of St. Valentine with "The Legend of the First Valentine" by Cornelia Bilinsky. This beautifully illustrated tale explores how Valentine defied the Roman Empire to marry a young couple, only to be imprisoned. With themes of God's enduring love, the book offers a timeless message for Valentine's Day or any occasion. In 40 engaging pages, this paperback captures the spirit of love and faith. See more...

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  • Story of St. Valentine
  • How he became the Patron Saint of love
  • Engaging and timeless tale 
  • How to live the great commandment
  • Sweet and faithful Valentine's Day gift of any time gift of love
The story of the first Valentine is a tale about God’s love. Written by Cornelia Bilinsky (whom children will recognize as the author of Patrick and the Fire, The Queen and the Cross, and The Saint Who Fought the Dragon: The Story of St. George), The Legend of the First Valentine explains how St. Valentine came to be associated with love. Valentine is a Christian priest living in the Roman Empire. Acting against the Emperor’s orders, he secretly marries a young couple who ask for his help, and Valentine is arrested. When his jailer’s daughter, a young blind girl, brings him his meal, Valentine speaks to her about God’s love. She is bitter and disbelieving, but accepts his promise of prayers. The morning of his execution, Valentine writes her a note, assuring her again that God loves her, signing it: “your Valentine.”

When the girl receives the note, her sight is restored and she comes to recognize the truth of God’s love. Along with the story and its charming illustrations, The Legend of the First Valentine also explains what little is known about the real St. Valentine and adds that he is the patron saint of love itself, not merely of couples in love. Valentine believed in God’s love and he lived according to the commandment of Jesus Christ: “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). The book concludes with a prayer to St. Valentine.


SKU: 1010935

  • Author: Cornelia Bilenski
  • 40 Pages
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dimensions: 6.3" (H) x 7.6" (W)

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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The Legend of the First Valentine

"A remarkable story that so many of us are unfamiliar with regarding this special saint. Easy reading for children to understand."

— FRANCES D. (5/5)

What Valentine’s Day is Really About

"I have been searching for over a year about a book about the actual life of St. Valentine for my kids to know what the day is really about. This book fulfilled that and more!!!"

— DANIELLE N. (5/5)

Wonderful!

"What a great book! My 6 year old son loved it."

— Chloe S. (5/5)

The Only St. Valentine Book

"This is the ONLY St. Valentine children’s book worth anyone’s time that I have found. Great job!"

— Hunter S. (5/5)

Hard to find religious St Valentine gifts

"LOVED it"

— Elizabeth T. (5/5)

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