St. Cecilia
Patron Saint of Music and Musicians
Much of what we know about St. Cecilia comes from Church tradition. According to these legends, St. Cecilia was born to a noble Christian family. When forced to marry a Roman man named Valerian, she pleaded to preserve her virginity and inspired him to convert to Christianity. Both were martyred in the early third century. Legend holds that during their wedding, Cecilia sang to God in her heart, thus leading to her being the patron saint of musicians. St. Cecilia’s life serves as a reminder of the central role music plays in the liturgy.
Catholic Apostolate Center Blog Post on St. Cecilia
Pilgrimage Site in the United States
St. Cecilia Cathedral — Omaha, NE