Valentine's Day is approaching: blessing and love in every corner of Austria!

Valentine's Day is approaching: blessing and love in every corner of Austria!

Wien, Österreich - The upcoming Valentine's Day, which will be celebrated on February 14, is also very important this year with a special series of church events. Special services for couples, lovers and singles are offered in numerous parishes across Austria, such as "https://www.kathpress.at/goto/manden/2446809/valentinstag-a--kirche-feiert-am-14.-February"> Kathpress href = "https://www.katholisch.at/aktuelles/142629/auch-kirche-feier-am-14.-february-die-Liebe"> katholisch.at . A blessed blessing of lovers for years has already taken place on Valentine's Day at 8 p.m., to which cathedral priest Toni Faber cordially invites everyone. The doors are also wide open for individuals or those who are looking for a partnership.

In Upper Austria, the municipalities, including the Diocese of Linz, dedicate special attention to the day of love with various events. Under the motto "You are a gift", cards are distributed in the Linz Taubenmarkt, which offer suggestions for a good time for two. In addition, there is a surprise cinema evening for everyone who wants to celebrate their love in the Bad Ischl parish center. On February 13th, a Valentine service with subsequent SECTAGAPE will be offered in the Franziskushaus in Ried im Innkreis. In Graz and Salzburg, too, the motto "I MOG DI" is actively implemented by organizing various services and dance events.

The Holy Valentin in focus

The roots of Valentine's Day go back to an early Christian martyr, the St. Valentin, who became famous for his secret weddings. This tradition is estimated in many cultures worldwide today. Legends say that Valentin gave freshly married couples from his garden, which inspired the custom of gift to lovers. Today this day is also flourishing in the flourishing flower trade, in Austria an estimated 20 million cut flowers are sold. The celebrations also include interactive elements such as dance courses and special events in churches and residences in Salzburg, where couples and singles are invited to celebrate love.