It is generally believed that which Ancient Roman festival, an archaic rite...................became St Valentine's day?

Question

It is generally believed that which Ancient Roman festival, an archaic rite connected to fertility observed from 13 to 15 February, was converted by the Roman Catholic Church to honour the Virgin Mary which in turn became St Valentine's day?

ALupercalia

BSaturnalia

CEquirria

DOpiconsivia

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 1  

Explanation:
Lupercalia
Saturnalia: feast to commemorate the dedication of the temple of Saturn, 17 December (and later to 23 December). Equirria: Festivals of Mars, 27 February and 14 March. Opiconsivia: festival to honour Ops, also known as Opis or Opus, 25 August.