Saint Cecilia

Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr - late 2nd or 3rd Century

Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and church music, was arrested for setting up her home as a church. Her association with music rests on a legend that she praised God and sang to Him as she lay dying.

In stained glass and art St. Cecelia is pictured with musical instruments such as drums, harps or viols. In this stained glass she is holding a portative pipe organ.

Her preference for heavenly song is expressed in her heavenward glance

Feast day: November 22