Relics of Saint Valentine
If you are big fan of Valentines Day then surely this is your place to be! St. Valentine, the patron saint of love, was executed in Rome and buried there in the 3rd century. Much later, an Irish priest was granted permission to exhume his remains, and now his skeleton lies under Whitefriar Church in Dublin. The church is popular with couples who come to pray for St. Valentine to watch over their lives together, and to celebrate the feast day of February 14th which includes the Blessings of the Rings for those about to marry or simple to make a wish for love. According to an inscription on a gold plate attached to the casket: This shrine contains the sacred body of Saint Valentinus, the Martyr, together with a small vessel tinged with his blood. Now, go ahead and get your blessings from the much favorite saint of love! <3
Address: 56 Aungier St, Dublin 2 360° Tour
