Sts. Cyril and Methodius, February 14
Brothers from Thessalonica, Cyril and Methodius took the Gospel to the Slavs in the 860s, creating an alphabet to translate the liturgy into their language. They are patrons of Europe. February 14 is also the traditional day of St. Valentine, a Roman priest martyred in the third century.
On the General Roman Calendar, February 14 is a memorial: Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop.
Other saints on February 14
- St. Valentine, priest and martyr (3rd century)
Name days on February 14
In countries that keep name days, February 14 is the day for people named Valentine and Methodius. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Valentine | February 14 |
| Methodius | February 14 |
February 14 on the calendar
February 14 is the 45th day of the year, with 320 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Monday |
| 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Thursday |
Keeping February 14
February 14 falls in winter. As a memorial, the saint is named in the opening prayer of every Mass celebrated that day. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Valentine and Methodius, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around February 14
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| February 11 | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| February 12 | St. Eulalia of Barcelona |
| February 13 | Bl. Jordan of Saxony |
| February 15 | St. Claude de la Colombière |
| February 16 | St. Juliana of Nicomedia |
| February 17 | Seven Holy Founders of the Servites |
The day before, February 13, is the day of Bl. Jordan of Saxony. The day after, February 15, belongs to St. Claude de la Colombière. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.