November 22: Saint Cecilia – Martyr (3rd Century)
Although Cecilia is one of the most famous of the Roman martyrs and is include in the litany of saints during Mass, There is no trace of her except a fragmentary inscription of the late fourth century refers to a church named after her, and her feast was celebrated at least in 545.
According to legend, Cecilia was a young Christian of high rank betrothed to a Roman named Valerian. Through her influence Valerian was converted, and was martyred along with his brother. The legend about Cecilia’s death says that after being struck three times on the neck with a sword, she lived for three days, and asked the pope to convert her home into a church.
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