Why there? Why is the charming town of Cosenza that are relics of the patron saint of universal love. The discovery of the bones and the bulb containing the blood of the bishop, beheaded on February 14, 273, was completely random. It fell to Father Terence Mancina bring to light the precious artefacts, in 1969 during the removal of the paintings of Saint Francis and Saint Daniel the central blade of the main altar in the Church of the Convent Capuchin. The documents that certify the authenticity, come from the Papal State and shall bear the date of May 24, 1700. It was the Cardinal Gaspar del Carpini, bishop of Sabina, to deliver to Mr. Valentino Cinelli, fragments of the remains of the saint, in obedience to the will of Pope Clement XI. The operation was performed in terms of conservation and safety glass enclosure, wood urns, red bow and the papal seal. Imprimatur necessary to prevent any misunderstanding or manipulation of immediate or future programming. Another key date in the extraordinary event, is May 27, 1710, in fact, ten years after the unusual concession to Father Samuel Francis gave Cipollina's Convent Capuchins, blood and bones of the Healer of feelings, revered by Christians, Orthodox and Anglicans. In the name of St. Valentine, Belvedere sea is called "City of Love." Love extended in a broad sense, all forms of life, art, culture, environment. It is also considered the "Heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea." In tribute to the love and affairs that revolve around them, in the days preceding and following the fateful date, organize rallies, parades and shows, the fair and exhibition spaces on the waterfront. The EXPO is part of LOVE Mediterranean Resources Association, and is an event attended by young couples, mature couples and newlyweds. Si sa che l’amore non ha età e non fa nulla se qualcuno non è d’accordo sul filo della storia e delle leggende riconducibili al santo onorato anche a Terni, come unico protettore riconosciuto dei cuori in fiamme.
La storia parla chiaro, con tanto di documenti inconfutabili. Il nostro santo nacque nel 176, a Interamna Nahars (Terni nell’antichità). Fu nominato vescovo a soli 21 anni e si diede da fare per convertire i pagani dell’impero romano. Cercò di fare opera di persuasione anche sull’imperatore Claudio II, che aveva altre cose da pensare nella sua follia e che comunque impedì che il giovane predicatore fosse ucciso, concedendo la grazia necessaria per sottrarlo al martirio. L’arresto decisivo came under Aurelian. His killers, unable to perform the murder in the location of the catch, for fear of raising popular outcry led the prelate outside Rome. XLIII miles arrived at the Via Flaminia, the first scourged and then beheaded him, as was attested several centuries later, following the opening of the coffin. In the case of lead found in the cemetery not far from the town of Terni, was kept in an urn of marble, smooth externally and internally with artistic reliefs. In it were kept well head and body of the saint are completely separate. Executor of the crime is also known as: Furio Placido. We also know that the place of burial was raised the Church still exists. The distribution of the coveted spoils certainly followed the control of the body, which did not happen because of beatification. Saint Valentine was once at the behest of the pope. The legends that sprang up around his figure, was the daughter of its natural healing powers, popular and tested before they arrive in the afterlife. Among them, there are four that are all the rage. Here is the first
. One day, the future saint was confronted by two young men who were fighting for reasons unknown to him. Putting aside the argument, took a rose and told them to keep it close between her clasped hands. The contact was enough to bring back peace and harmony to reign supreme.
The second relates to the usual players engaged, ready to peck mercilessly. The saint, who attends the scene, send to vault over the heads of the two litigants, a flock of pigeons, but they too are ready to peck as a sign of love. The two, distracted by the novelty, and take you closer together just as nice to cooing birds. We do not know if the term "lovebirds" comes from the consideration made by any observers or why not?, From mild benefactor, author of reconciliation. The third
's view of history, because it shifts the scene in Christian circles and Gentiles: on the one hand there is a young convert to Cristanesimo, the other a centurion romano, naturalmente pagano. Lui si innamora di lei, ma non può sposarla. La differenza di culto è un ostacolo insormontabile. La ragazza si ammala. Ormai è in fin di vita quando viene chiamato al suo capezzale il vescovo ternano, il quale, in un sol colpo, realizza tre miracoli: battezza il centurione, restituisce alla vita la ragazza e finalmente celebra il matrimonio tra i due innamorati.
La quarta parla di Valentino, ormai in odore di santità e recluso in galera. Il carceriere ha una figlia cieca dalla nascita. La giovinetta spesso tiene compagnia al prigioniero, rassegnato, buono e gentile. Un bel giorno arriva la notizia della scarcerazione del “ divulgatore della buona novella”. Al momento del congedo, la giovane riacquista la vista e legge il biglietto che lui le ha scritto prima di andar via. L’ insolita dedica “dal tuo Valentino”, apre la strada a milioni e milioni di “valentine”, cioè di messaggi, a forma di cuore, oppure a cartoline illustrate con voli di gabbiani, mazzi di rose, labbra infuocate, eccetera, spediti in tutto il mondo, nel giorno che tutti, prima o poi, sperano di festeggiare con a fianco l’anima gemella.
Emma Viscomi
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