For music, musicians, singing, or creative gifts
St. Cecilia
Feast dayNovember 22Often sought forMusic, musicians, singers, and church music
Find another saintBiography source: Franciscan MediaArtwork: Guercino · Public domain
The life of this saint
Cecilia is honored as an early Roman virgin and martyr whose faith remained steadfast under persecution. Later tradition connected her witness with singing to God, making her the beloved patron of music.
Why Catholics ask for this saint’s intercession
Musicians ask her intercession that skill and creativity may become prayer rather than performance alone.
Ask for intercession
A prayer with St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia, faithful witness whose heart sang to God, intercede for all who make music. Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen my gifts, quiet fear, and keep pride from overshadowing service. May every sound I offer lift hearts toward beauty, truth, and Christ. Amen.
