Saint Cecilia, Patroness of Musicians by

Who was Saint Cecilia?

carmenrubioiv — 2022-11-12 11:40:39 UTC

Saint Cecilia was the patron saint of music, music education and music students. The name comes from her hometown of Rome, and she had a fiery temper that rivaled her passion for music.

Burial of Saint Cecilia.

carmenrubioiv — 2022-11-12 11:53:59 UTC

Author's name:Luis de Madrazo.
Date:1852.

Saint Cecilia.

carmenrubioiv — 2022-11-15 19:52:01 UTC

Author's name:Nicolas Poussin
Date:1635

Why is Saint Cecilia the patroness of musicians in reality?

carmenrubioiv — 2022-11-15 20:01:10 UTC

On her wedding day, while the musicians played, she sang to God in her heart because she didn't want to get married.
Pope Gregory XIII named her patroness of musicians because she had shown an attraction to the melodious chords of instruments. Her sensitive and passionate spirit for the music made her a symbol of music.

Welcome to All the Pleasures.

carmenrubioiv — 2022-11-15 20:05:57 UTC

Author's name:Henry Purcell.
Date:1683.