VOICED: Irish Saint Valentine's statue hears lovers' wishes

VOICED: Irish Saint Valentine's statue hears lovers' wishes

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10th Grade - University

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The video explores the history and legacy of St. Valentine, a priest from ancient Rome executed for performing Christian marriages. His remains were relocated to Dublin in 1835 by John Spratt, a Carmelite priest, with the approval of Pope Gregory XVI. St. Valentine was largely forgotten until the 1950s when a shrine was built in his honor. Today, people visit the shrine to pray for romantic guidance. However, there are concerns within the Catholic Church about the commercialization of St. Valentine's legacy, and efforts are made to preserve the sanctity of his memory.

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