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.
The feast of St. Cecilia is on November 22.
St. Cecilia Cathedral was created in 1959.
Cecilia is thought to have died in the early 3rd century. The actual date is not known.
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.
Cecilia was given in marriage to Valerian of Trastevere.
St. Cecilia was probably born in Rome.
Apparently, Cecilia was an only child.