St. Cecelia was both a virgin and martyr. She lived in Italy during the second century. She is the patron saint of music, musicians, and poets. Although St. Cecelia wanted to become a nun, her parents forced her into marriage. She converted both her husband and his brother to the faith. Legend says that Cecelia was struck on the neck with a sword 3 times and lived for 3 more days. An account of her wedding says, while music was being played, Cecilia sang to the lord in her heart. In the later middle ages, she was pictured playing the organ and singing aloud. My older sister, Ashley Wurtenberger reminds me of St. Cecilia in many different ways.
