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In which year did the Catholic Church remove Saint Valentine's name from the General Roman Calendar?

  • 1901

  • 1955

  • 1969

  • 1987

Answer

In 1969, the Catholic Church removed Saint Valentine's name from the General Roman Calendar, leaving his liturgical celebration to local calendars. However, the church still recognizes him as a saint and authorizes liturgical veneration on February 14.
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