She was born into a rich roman family. After she was born, she was promised to marry a pagan, Valerian. On her wedding day, it is said she heard hevenly music in her heart.
Cecilia was not canonized. She was proclaimed a saint by early Christians because of her martyrdom. At first, the Roman authorities tried to kill her by suffocation but after 3 days in a hot, steamy...
There was no formal canonization process when St. Cecelia became venerated as a saint soon after she died , around 230. Saint Cecilia was not canonized. She was proclaimed a saint by early Christians...