The Saints: St. Cecilia

Third Century

Feast – Nov. 22

This popular saint is patron of music and musicians and is often depicted playing an organ or singing. Although she wished to consecrate her life to God, her father wanted her to marry. Cecilia was betrothed to a pagan man and at her wedding sat alone singing and praying that she remain only in God’s service. Her husband, Valerian, convinced she was sincere in her faith, converted to Christianity. Many others were converted because of their witness. Valerian and Cecilia were slain because of their commitment to Christianity.