Nur Bild anzeigenIn the footsteps of St. Valentine, patron saint of lovers.In the footsteps of Saint Valentine, patron saint of lovers. Every year on Feb. 14 (Valentine's day), hundreds of lovers swear for love and faithfulness in front of the grave of the Saint Patron of lovers in the basilica of Terni near Rome, Italy. Inside the church, paintings refering to events in the life of St. Valentine.During the ceremony, couples are given a document signed by the rector of the basilica and mayor of the city, which certifies that both lovers have sworn love and faithfulness in front of St. Valentine's grave.The 'Promises celebration' is presided by the bishop of Terni, his Lordship Vincenzo Paglia. Saint Valentine officially Saint Valentine of Terni, is a widely recognized third-century Roman saint commemorated on February 14 and since the High Middle Ages is associated with a tradition of courtly love.BildnummerAKG4816575KollektionEric VandevilleBildnachweisEric Vandeville / akg-imagesEreignisdatum9.2.2003Bilddatum9.2.2003ThemenKATHOLISCHE KIRCHEKIRCHELIEBELIEBESPAARTREUETREUEEIDVALENTINSTAGGeographieITALIENUMBRIENPersonenVALENTIN VON TERNIGröße2857px × 1893px (15 MB) 24.1 cm × 16.0 cm @ 300 dpiZur Lightbox 'My First Lightbox' hinzufügen Zum Warenkorb hinzufügenDownloadVerwandte Auswahlen:Au nom de Saint Valentin
