Cecilia

Saints named Cecilia

• Martyr CeciliaNovember 22Christian maiden of Rome killed for her faith, honored as patron of music and musicians.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Cecilia?

The name day of Cecilia is November 22, the feast of Martyr Cecilia.

II.Which saints bore the name Cecilia?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 1 saints named Cecilia, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Cecilia a good baptismal name?

Yes. Cecilia is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Cecilia as patron.