St cecilia biography

The Basilica of St. Cecilia is believed to have been built on the site of St. Cecilia’s family mansion. The executioner struck her neck three times with his sword without severing her head. The mention of "Pope Urban" in the Acts cannot be relied on for dating the events, as it is likely that the author of the Acts simply introduced the martyr of this name into the story, on account of the nearness of his tomb to those of the other martyrs.

Celebrated as a virgin martyr, her feast day is in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches on November 22.

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St Cecilia was lying on her right side, her hands crossed in prayer before her.

Valerian and his brother, Tiburtius, who was also converted by St Cecilia, were later called upon by the early Christian persecutors to renounce their religion. Through a silk veil which modestly covered the body could be seen the gold embroidered dress of the Saint, the mortal wound in the neck, and the blood-stained clothes.

Cecilia’s unwavering faith also influenced Valerian’s brother, Tiburtius, who converted to Christianity.

Courage in the Face of Persecution

The Roman Empire’s hostility toward Christians intensified during the reign of Emperor Commodus. From that time to the middle of the third century is the period left open for the martyrdom of Saint Cecilia.

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