- Cecilia - Wikipedia
Cecilia is a personal name originating in the name of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Cecilia
Saint Cecilia was a semi-legendary 2nd or 3rd-century martyr who was sentenced to die because she refused to worship the Roman gods After attempts to suffocate her failed, she was beheaded She was later regarded as the patron saint of music and musicians
- Cecilia - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Always among the Top 500 girls' names in the US, Cecilia is now at its highest point ever Cecilia is a feminine form of Cecil, which was derived from a Roman clan name related to the Latin caecus, meaning "blind"
- St. Cecilia | Biography, Martyr, Patron Saint Of, Legend, Facts . . .
St Cecilia was one of the most famous virgin martyrs of the early Christian church and is a patron saint of music and musicians According to tradition, she was first burned and then beheaded for distributing her possessions to the poor in 3rd-century Rome
- St. Cecilia - Saints Angels - Catholic Online
St Cecilia is regarded as the patroness of music, because she heard heavenly music in her heart when she was married, and is represented in art with an organ or organ-pipes in her hand
- Cecilia - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Cecilia has a rich history and is associated with the patron saint of music, Saint Cecilia It is a name that conveys strength, resilience, and a sense of mystery
- Cecilia Name Meaning, Origin, And Popularity: Complete Guide
Cecilia is a feminine name of Latin origin derived from the Latin word “caecus,” meaning “blind ” The classic name has a long history and significant cultural connotations
- Cecilia - Saints Resource
Cecilia was born in a wealthy Roman family and was a Christian by birth Her family gave her in marriage to Valerius, a pagan nobleman Cecilia promised to remain a virgin, and she was successful in persuading Valerius to respect her virginity on their wedding night Later, Valerius was converted to Catholicism along with his brother, Tiburtius
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