St. Cecilia of Rome icon. Mounted on wood Sizes:3 X 5

St. Cecilia of Rome icon. Mounted on wood Sizes:3 X 5Orthodox icon of Saint Cecilia, Cecelia, Cecellia of Rome. Commemorated November 22. The Holy Virgin Martyr Cecilia and the Holy Martyrs Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximus: St Cecilia was born in Rome of wealthy and illustrious parents. From her youth she was raised in the Christian Faith. She prayed fervently, she helped those in need, and beneath her fine clothing she wore a hairshirt. Though she had vowed to preserve her virginity for Christ, her

Patriarch of Constantinople (July 3)

He was raised there and received a classical Greek education

that is a merchant of purple cloth

From his youth he had a calling for monastic life

When Paul's coworkers had forsaken him

τὸν ὑπερούσιον τίκτει

The Washing of the Feet The events initiated by Jesus at the Mystical Supper were profoundly significant

His virtue was such that at the age twenty

she ate small pieces of the first apple daily

she increased her ascetical labors until her health suffered

They beat Juliana harshly

As Saint Stephanie