Saint Cecilia - The Factual Biography
"Saint Cecilia - The Factual Biography" is an extensive, inspiring resource on the life and martyrdom of St. Cecilia, the Patron Saint of Musicians. Authored by Dom Prosper Guéranger, this biography counters historical skepticism with robust factual evidence, including archeological findings, revitalizing devotion to St. Cecilia. A must-read for those committed to understanding her enduring legacy in the Church.
- Incredible and definitive resource on St. Cecilia
- Every form of factual evidence about her life & death
- From archeological excavations to historical records
- Popular & inspiring biography
- Must read for those devoted to St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Musicians and Music
It was righteous indignation that moved Abbot Dom Guéranger to defend the cause of Saint Cecilia, whose holy celebrity had spanned fifteen centuries. The abbot’s strategy was to validate the traditional accounts of all the martyrs’ lives by exonerating just one. He achieved this in the holy virgin Cecilia’s case by presenting in book form every morsel of factual evidence available, especially that which modern archeological excavations offered.
As a result of his labor, there arose a refreshing new devotion to the young martyr, and – at least for a time — the cynical scoffs of the proud were silenced. This particular biography was written in response to the request of his co-reformer and friend, the Benedictine Abbess Cécile Bruyère.
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