Buried in a crypt in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (over 700 thousand graves)
Although forced into a marriage remained a virgin and declared to have a lover, an angel of God
Forced to deny her faith; was locked in a steam bath for death by suffocation
After surviving, orders were given to have her beheaded
Although badly bleeding she survived three strikes from her executioner
Died three days in her house which later was bequeathed to the Bishop for a place of worship
Medals of St. Cecilia depict her playing an organ
Buried in the crypt of the Caecilii at the catacomb of St. Callistus, Rome
Feast Day: November 22
Patroness of Music
Saint Anthony Chapel has a beautiful reliquary of St. Cecilia over the main altar.