Early Life
How many sibling did she have?
She has no siblings she was an only child.
Where was she born?
She was born and raised in Rome, Italy
What is she the patron saint of?
St Cecelia is the patron saint of Musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets.
Whose life is hers compared to?
Her life was compared to Jesus'.
How did she die?
She was beheaded
Who forced her to marry?
She was forced by her parents to marry.
What is St Cecilia’s full name?
Her full name is St.Cecilia of Rome.
When is her feast day?
Her feast day is November 22nd.
Why is her life compared to his?
Her life was compared to Jesus because they both were murdered after life where they worshipped God and God only.
Why did she die?
She dies because she refused to worship false gods.
Who was she forced to marry?
She was forced to marry a man named Valerian
What is St. Cecilias motto?
Her motto is “To praise, to bless, to preach”
What are some things that symbolism her?
Some things that symbolize her are musical instruments, most often a keyboard pipe organ or a flute.
Who is the female idol she is compared to?
She is compared to Mary.
Who ordered the persecution?
A man named Almachius ordered the persecution
How old was she when she got married?
Anywhere form the ages 12-15 was when she was married.
What were her last word before she died?
Her last words were “To die for Christ is not to sacrifice one’s youth, but to renew it.”
What color is known to symbolize her?
The color to symbolize her is blue.
Why is she compared to Mary?
Because Mary was a virgin and they both have the color blue to symbolize them
How old was St. Cecelia when she died?
She was around 50 years old.
How was her childhood?
Her childhood was good aside form her parents forcing her to marry
Who’s life is she compared to?
Her life is compared to Jesus’ life
Why is she a saint?
She is a saint because she died for her beliefs and devoted herself to God.
Why is it important that others lives are compared and similar to hers?
So we can get a better understanding of who she was.
What year did she die?
She died anywhere from 200-230 AD.