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She was a virgin, a saint and a martyr from the III Century.
She was born in Rome and was forced to marry a pagan, but she converted him to Christianity.
They both were reported for burring martyrs.
She was condemned to burn alive in her own hot springs, but she was left intact. They also tried to cut her head off, but she survived for 3 days.

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From Guido Reni, 1606

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From Nicolas Poussin, 1627

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This piece was composed by Handel in 1739.
The following video is a representation of the opening :

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

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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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In 1594, Pope Gregory XIII named her patroness of musicians because she had always had an incredible passion for the sound of instruments.
Her love for this art has turned her name into a symbol of music.