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Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Cecilia Church of SaintAlexis De GriesheimPrèsMolsheim Alsace BasRhin France By Ott Frères 1914 Photographed On 21 September 2016 By Ralph Hammann
Detail of A Stained Glass Window of Saint Cecilia Church of SaintAlexis De GriesheimPrèsMolsheim Alsace BasRhin France By Ott Frères 1914 Photographed On 21 September 2016 By Ralph Hammann

Saint Cecilia

Also known as: Caecilia; Celia; Cecily; Cécile; Cicilia

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Feast Day

November 22

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Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Cecilia, also known as Caecilia, Celia, Cecily, Cécile, or Cicilia, was a cultivated young patrician woman who lived during the 3rd century in Rome. She came from a prestigious family, and her ancestors had played significant roles in Rome's history. From an early age, Cecilia vowed her virginity to God and dedicated herself to a life of piety and devotion.

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