Saint Valentine is also a patron saint of Terni, an Italian city in the Umbria region.
Terni was known in antiquity as Interamna Nahars and lies where the Nera River meets the Serra stream. Christian tradition identifies Valentine as a bishop of Interamna, and the city has long honored him as its principal patron. A basilica-sanctuary dedicated to Saint Valentine stands in Terni and is associated with his relics.
The city is sometimes called the “City of Lovers” because of this connection. Celebrations around February 14 include religious observances and events for engaged couples, reinforcing Terni’s association with Valentine as a protector of love and marriage.
Historical details about Valentine remain uncertain. Some accounts merge the bishop of Terni with a Roman priest named Valentine, while others treat them as separate martyrs. Even so, Terni’s link is firmly established in local tradition and explains why the city appears prominently in histories of Saint Valentine.