Cecilia, Saint
Person
Biographical note
A Roman, martyred in the third century and buried in the cemetery of Saint Callistus. Her relics rest beneath the high altar of the basilica of Saint Caecilia in Trastevere. She is the patron saint of musicians. In art she is represented playing the organ or the harp.
(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)
Alternate names
Caecilia
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Saint Cecilia, 1959, undated
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Content notice
Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.
Content notice
Some relics include fragmentary human remains.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Dates:
1959, undated
Found in:
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Liturgy and life collection
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Relics