St cecelia

St Cecilia, November 22, patron saint of musicans

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of great musicians, poets and hymns. She is one of the most revered early Roman martyrs and one of the seven women commemorated in the Canon of the Mass. We celebrate the feast day of Saint Cecilia every year on November 22 and as this day approaches, let us reflect on her extraordinary life and steadfast faith.

The church of Saint Cecilia features an extraordinary sculpture of the saint below the altar. Well worth a visit just to see it.

Prayer to St Cecilia

St. Cecelia

Description St. Cecilia icon © Cecilia Lawrence November 23rd 2013 4.5 x 6 inches Ink, watercolor, gold leaf “At daybreak, Cecilia cried out: Come, beloved knights of Christ, cast off the works of darkness, and clothe yourselves in the armor of light!” ~ Antiphon for the Feast of St. Cecilia “Translating the old legend, to make known All of that glorious life which was thine own, Thou ever with the rose and lily crowned, Cecilia, for virtues high renowned.” ~ Second Nun’s Tale, from…