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Cecilia, St.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

A Roman virgin and martyr, A.D. 230, patron saint of music, especially church music, and reputed inventor of the organ; sometimes represented as holding a small organ, with her head turned heavenwards as if listening to the music of the spheres, and sometimes as playing on an organ and with a heavenly expression of face. Festival, Nov. 22.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Cecilia, St.'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​c/cecilia-st.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.