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Saint Cecilia
November 22nd — Feast Day
Liturgical Color: Red
Patron Saint of Music and Musicians
The first Eucharistic Prayer (Roman Canon) is primarily a liturgical text. It was originally written by Pope St. Gregory and has huge significance historically.
(The names of the saints present in the Roman Canon include Saint Cecilia who lived in the third century. Cecilia’ s name was present but do not know quite why she was included.)
Cecilia was probably martyred by slashes across her neck after attempts to boil her to death failed. She was buried near the papal crypt in St. Callixtus’ catacombs. Eventually, Cecilia’s body was transferred in the early 800s from the catacombs to her own basilica. During restoration of the Basilica in 1598, Cecilia’ s body was revealed, and it was found that she did not decay. Before she was to be fully exposed to the outside air which would cause her skin to fall apart, an artist carefully recorded what he saw of her remains. He’s created a sculpture of Saint Cecilia that is renowned for its beauty and mystery. The statue was made of white marble to reflect her purity. Her face and hair are covered by a cloth, inviting one to ponder her mystery. Her neck shows the cuts she sustained. The sculptor’s personal testimony is embedded in the floor near his work: “Behold the body of the Most Holy Virgin, Cecilia, whom I myself saw lying uncorrupt in her tomb. I have in this marble expressed for thee the same saint in the very same posture and body.”
(My emphasis.)
She is the patron saint of music and musicians, and her feast day is November 22nd.
Pray to Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia, you died an early death, preserving your virginity and choosing Christ over all others. Be an example to all youth of the true goal of their lives. Help them to seek God first and the good and holy pleasures of life only after Him.
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Gene DeLalla
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