St. Cecilia is traditionally recognized as the patron saint of music and musicians, often depicted playing a variety of instruments, particularly the organ. While specific historical accounts of her life are scarce, she is commonly associated with the notion of playing multiple instruments to express her devotion to God through music. However, there is no definitive number of instruments attributed to her, as her story is more symbolic than factual.
St. Cecilia is a patron saint of musicians. St. Olivia is a fictional character from an ancient tale that was mistakenly understood to be a biography.
Cecilia is one of three patron saints of singers. The other two are St. Andrew and St. Gregory the Great.
When Cecilia was married they played pagan Roman music but Cecilia said she was singing hymns of praise to God in her heart.
Cecilia was born very late in the first century or early in the 2nd. The precise date is not known.
Saint Cecilia of Rome is the female patron saint of music and musicians.
St. Cecilia is known for her devotion to God and her commitment to remaining chaste. She dedicated her life to helping the poor and spreading Christianity. St. Cecilia is also a patron saint of music and is often portrayed with musical instruments.
In the time of Cecilia people did not have last names. Those did not come into play until about 1000 years later.
The feast of St. Cecilia is on November 22.
St. Cecilia Cathedral was created in 1959.
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.
If Cecilia had any siblings, there is no record of them.