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St. Cecilia
Born ? Died 117
Young daughter of wealthy Roman
family. Pledged her virginity to God but forced to marry by her
parents. Converted her husband to Christianity. Her husband,
brother-in-law and she were all ultimately martyred for founding a
ministry to ensure the proper burial for Christian martyrs. St.
Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and poets and is represented here
holding a lute.
St. Cecilia's Feast Day is November
22nd.
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