The inspiring legend of Saint Valentine, the Catholic priest in 3rd century Rome who was executed for defying the marriage ban by Emperor Claudius II "The Cruel", but enabled Julia, the blind daughter of his prison guard, to miraculously see again. Valentine and Claudius face off to defend their faiths against the backdrop of the rise of Christianity and the decline of the Roman Empire. The theme is "agape", the ancient Greek concept of universal love for others despite differences. Read more