Biography of saint cecilia for kids
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November Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr—Memorial
Late Second or Early Third Century
Patron Saint of bodily purity, composers, luthiers, martyrs, music, musicians, musical instrument makers, poets, and singers
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Red
Version: Full Short
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Quote:
Almachius urged, “Set aside your delusions and worship the gods.”
Cecilia responded, “Youre blinded. What you call gods, we see as mere stones. Touch them, and youll understand what your eyes cant see.”
Furious, Almachius ordered her to be taken to her house and burned in a hot bath. However, she felt it as if it were a cool, refreshing place. Hearing this, Almachius ordered her beheading there. The executioner struck her three times but failed to behead her. By law, a fourth strike wasnt allowed. Thus, she was left, half alive. Over the ne•
Saint Cecilia
Christian martyr and patron saint of music
For other uses, see Saint Cecilia (disambiguation).
Saint
Cecilia
Saint Cecilia playing the pipe organ
Born – AD
RomeDied – AD[1]
RomeVeneratedin Roman Catholic Church
Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Lutheran churchesMajor shrine Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome Feast 22 November Attributes Flute, kroppsdel, roses, violin, harp, harpsichord, songbird, singing Patronage Sacred music; kroppsdel builders; luthiers; singers; musicians; poets; Archdiocese of Omaha; Albi, France; Mar sektion Plata, Argentina Saint Cecilia (Latin: Sancta Caecilia), also spelled Cecelia, was a långnovell Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden.[2] She became the patroness of music and musicians, it being written that, as the musicians played at her wedding, Cecilia "sang in her heart to the Lor
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Saint
CeciliaSaint Cecilia playing the pipe organ
Virgin and martyr Born – AD
RomeDied – AD
RomeVenerated in Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Communion
Church of SwedenMajor shrine Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome Feast 22 November Attributes Flute, organ, roses, violin, harp, Baritone harpsichord, songbird, singing Patronage Hymns; great musicians; luthiers; poets; Albi, France; Archdiocese of Omaha; Mar del Plata, Argentina; Pipe organs Saint Cecilia (Latin: Sancta Caecilia), also spelled Cecelia, was a Roman virgin martyr and is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden. She became the patroness of music and musicians, it being written that, as the musicians played at her wedding, Cecilia "sang in her heart to the Lord". Musical compositions are dedicated to her, and her feast, on 22 November, is the occa