Saint Cecilia (also known as Cecily and Cicilia) was a distinguished, young Roman patrician who died around 117 A.D. Deeply loving God since early childhood, she wore sackcloth, fasted regularly, and made a vow to God that she would remain ever virgin as his bride. She even invoked angels and virgin saints to guard her virginity. However, her parents insisted that she have a husband; they wed her to Valerian of Trastevere.

In a story written about her life, called The Acts of Cecilia, it says: "While the profane music of her wedding was heard, Cecilia was singing in her heart a hymn of love for Jesus, her true spouse." This phrase is the reason she became known as the patron saint of music, singers, musicians, composers, musical instrumentSaint Cecilia (also known as Cecily and Cicilia) was a distinguished, young Roman patrician who died around 117 A.D. Deeply loving God since early childhood, she wore sackcloth, fasted regularly, and made a vow to God that she would remain ever virgin as his bride. She even invoked angels and virgin saints to guard her virginity. However, her parents insisted that she have a husband; they wed her to Valerian of Trastevere.

In a story written about her life, called The Acts of Cecilia, it says: "While the profane music of her wedding was heard, Cecilia was singing in her heart a hymn of love for Jesus, her true spouse." This phrase is the reason she became known as the patron saint of music, singers, musicians, composers, musical instrument makers, and poets.

After the wedding, she said to her groom, "I will tell you a secret if you will swear not to reveal it to anyone." He made the oath, so she told him, "There is an angel who watches me and wards off from me any who would touch me."
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He said, "Dearest, if this be true, show me the angel."

She replied, "That can only be if you will believe in one God, and be baptized.

He desired this conversion, so she sent him to Pope S. Urban (223-230), who gave him the Sacrament of Baptism.

When he returned from the ceremony, he found Cecilia deep in prayer in her chamber. To Valerian's delight, he saw an angel with flaming wings praying with her. The angel then placed crowns of roses and lilies on both of their heads. The angel also asked Valerian what favor he would like done for him. He asked for his brother Tibertius' conversion.

Just then, Tibertius came to visit. He wondered where the fragrance of beautiful flowers was coming from at that season of the year. When they told him about the angel and the crowns, he wanted to be a Christian, too.
At that time, the Romans were killing Christians daily. Valerian and his