At first, they attempted to suffocate her in a sauna. When that failed, they attempted three times to cut off her head. When they were not able to do that, they left her to bleed to death from her wounds.
Cecilia is thought to have died early in the 2nd century.
She was martyred in Rome in the third century.
St. Cecilia Cathedral was created in 1959.
The feast of St. Cecilia is on November 22.
Cecilia is thought to have died in the early 3rd century. The actual date is not known.
St. Cecilia is believed to have lived in Rome during the 2nd or 3rd century. She is recognized as the patron saint of musicians.
Saint Cecilia was a Christian. She is known as the patron saint of musicians and is celebrated in the Catholic Church.
The Ecstasy of St. Cecilia - Raphael - was created in 1516.
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was created in 1860.
St. Cecilia's husband was Valerian, his brother was Tiburtius.
The names of Cecilia's parents are unknown.
If Cecilia had any siblings, there is no record of them.