Philip Kosloski on a Valentine’s Day Tradition from St. Francis de Sales

"St. Valentine's Day has a long and rich history, and the exchange of valentines dates back many centuries. For example, even St. Francis de Sales, who lived in the 17th century, mentions this custom.

"However, he encourages an alternative where a saint is picked for someone and a card is given to them with the name of the saint they should try to imitate."

In a recent commentary based on a sermon from St. Gregory Nazianzen, writer Philip Kosloski reflected on how St. Francis de Sales encouraged the picking of a "heavenly" Valentine to whom one should give a spiritual bouquet.

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Aleteia; Philip Kosloski: A Valentine's Day tradition from St. Francis de Sales (10 FEB 23)