Today, November 22, we celebrate the second century martyr from Rome. Little is known of her life - in fact, it is debatable whether or not she was even a musician! She is often pictured with a small pipe organ, or sitting at an organ console. Read more about her here.
A Hymn for St. Cecelia's Day Let the deep organ swell the lay In honor of this festive day. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim Cecilia’s ever blessed name. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim Cecilia’s ever blessed name. Cecilia with a two-fold crown, Adorned in heaven we pray look down, Upon thy fervent children here And harken to their humble prayer. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim Cecilia’s ever blessed name. Hymn for St. Cecilia’s Day; Charles Constantine Pise (1802-1866) |
As we celebrate St. Cecelia, we are always reminded the purpose of sacred music is to glorify God. Listen to this "fight song" for musicians: When in our Music God is Glorified (ENGELBERG)