Feb 17, 2025
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BY: We the Italians Editorial Staff
A few days ago, we all celebrated Valentine's Day. But did you know that in Italy, for the past few years, people have also started celebrating Saint Faustino on the day after February 14th? Who is celebrated on Saint Faustino’s Day?
If Valentine’s Day is dedicated to couples in love, Saint Faustino’s Day is dedicated to singles. Of course, the fact that it falls the day after Valentine's Day is significant, but there’s also the etymology of the Latin name faustus, which means "auspicious" or "lucky." For those dreaming of finding their soulmate, luck often plays a key role in the search and the encounter that could change their romantic destiny. Additionally, it is said that Saint Faustino helped young women find a husband.