Saint · † c. 230
Cecelia
Martyr Cecelia and the Martyrs Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximus at Rome († c. 230)
New Calendar November 22 Old Calendar December 5
Why they are a saint
Martyr Cecelia and the Martyrs Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximus at Rome († c. 230) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on November 22. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cecelia as a patron when they bear the name Cecelia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 22. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Cecelia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.