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Why is Saint Cecilia Patroness of musicians?

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Why is Saint Cecilia Patroness of musicians?

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Every November 22, Music Day is celebrated. In 1594, Pope Gregory XIII named Saint Cecilia the patron saint of music and musicians. It is said that on her wedding day, while the musicians were playing, she was singing to God in her heart.

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Author: Handel
Date: 1739

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Handel: Ode for St Cecilia´s Day - Nro 1 Obertura

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Author: Pietro da Cortona
Date: 1596–1669

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Author: Poussin, Nicolas
Date: around the year 1635

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She was a noble lady in Rome. She was born in Rome and she died in Sicily. Nowadays, St.Cecilia is remembered as the patron of musicians due to the legend: "While the profane music of her wedding was heard, Cecilia was singing in her heart an hymn of love of Jesus, her true sprouse.