Cecilia, St.

Cecilia, St.

patron of music and legendary inventor of organ. [Christian Hagiog.: Thompson, 380]
See: Music

Cecilia, St.

consecrated self to God, bridegroom followed suit. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 81–82]
See: Virginity
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Cecilia, St. Agnes, and several other of the most celebrated of the saints.
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