Valentine

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Valentine

pope

Also known as: Valentinus

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Latin:: Valentinus

Died:: September 827, Rome

Title / Office:: pope (827-827)

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Valentine (born, Rome—died September 827, Rome) was a pope for about 40 days during August–September 827. He became archdeacon under Pope St. Paschal I. Beloved for his goodness and piety, he was elected pope in August with lay participation, as mandated by the Constitutio Romana issued by the Carolingian co-emperor Lothar in 824. He died a month later, and little is known of his pontificate.

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