Saint+Essay+JJ

The name of my saint is St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of musicians. I choose her because she has an interesting story and because she was the patron saint of musicians. Not a lot of people know about St. Cecilia's story.

St. Cecilia's feast day is November 22nd. Cecilia was married to Valerian. Cecilia wanted to stay a virgin. She asked Saints and angels to protect her from anyone who would try to take it away from her. Cecilia asked her husband if he wanted to know a secret. She said she would tell him if he swore not to tell anyone. Her husband swore. Cecilia told him that there was an angel who guarded her from anyone who would touch her. Valerian asked Saint Cecilia to show him the angel. Cecilia said yes, but first you must be baptized. Valerian agreed.

After Valerian was baptized he returned and saw the angel. Valerian saw the angel holding two crowns of lilies and roses. By Preaching, Cecilia had changed four hundred people.Cecilia then got arrested. She had to be suffocated in the baths. For a night and a day Cecilia had to bear extreme heat, but didn't sweat. After Almachius found out he sent someone to cut off Cecilia's head. The man had swung at Cecilia three times, but wasn't able to cut off her head. Cecilia lived for three days. Cecilia died and was buried. Paul Emilius Sfondrati, a cardinal rebuilt the Church of St. Cecilia. (1)

St .Cecilia demonstrated all four marks of the Church. St. Cecilia is one because of how she is united in moral teachings. Cecilia is also holy because she wanted to remain a virgin to show that she was devoted to God. In conclusion to the other marks of the Church, Cecilia is also catholic. Cecilia is catholic because she had four hundred people go to the priest to baptized in order to see the angel that protected her from anyone who tried to touch her. Lastly, Cecilia is apostolic because she followed the teachings of the apostles.

There is so much to learn from St. Cecilia. She showed dedication and preached a lot. Cecilia lived a faithful life even though she got put to death. Cecilia showed that your faith can guide you through life. She didn't want to loose her virginity and had an angel to protect her to make sure she didn't.

Cecilia was a person who had goals in life and fought for them. She was one, holy, catholic,and apostolic. Cecilia never lost her virginity, which was her goal and showed that anything is possible. She is a big inspiration to people, and will always be remembered. In conclusion, Cecilia was also a good role model in our catholic faith.

Bibliography:

"St. Cecilia." //- Saints & Angels//. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2013. .
 * this is a catholic site that provides accurate information