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Amidst Valentine’s celebrations, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi urges Kenyans to show love and care towards marginalized groups in society.
“As we enjoy the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s open our hearts to spread love to all Kenyans, particularly those who are vulnerable. Let’s show compassion and kindness to ensure that every individual feels cherished and included,” she stated via her official account.
The City Market buzzed with festive and romantic vibes to mark Valentine’s Day. The marketplace showcased flower bouquets, arrangements, and gift packages, enticing shoppers with romantic options. Alongside these, meat and food items were sold, encouraging customers to explore Valentine’s Day-themed products.
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a Christian bishop known for conducting marriages for forbidden couples. Various accounts suggest he was imprisoned for ministering to persecuted Christians during the Roman Empire’s reign in the third century.
According to History Classics, legends also narrate that Valentine may have been executed for assisting Christians in escaping harsh Roman prisons, where they faced torture. One story even claims that Valentine, during his imprisonment, sent the first ‘valentine’ greeting after falling in love with a young girl, possibly his jailor’s daughter, who visited him.
