About St. Cecilia
Saint Cecilia was an early Christian virgin and martyr who lived in Rome during the third century. She is remembered for her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and her courage in remaining faithful to Him despite persecution.
According to tradition, sacred music filled her heart even in suffering, which is why she became the patron saint of musicians, singers, and sacred music. Her life continues to inspire Christians to use their talents to praise and glorify God.
What is the St. Cecilia Novena?
The St. Cecilia Novena is a traditional 9-day Catholic prayer seeking the intercession of Saint Cecilia. It is often prayed for faith, purity, protection, and inspiration in music.
Who was Saint Cecilia?
Saint Cecilia was an early Christian martyr known for her deep faith and devotion to Christ. She is honored as the patron saint of musicians and singers.
When should I pray the St. Cecilia Novena?
You may pray this novena at any time of the year, especially before the feast day of Saint Cecilia on November 22, or when seeking spiritual encouragement.
What intentions is the St. Cecilia Novena good for?
People commonly pray this novena for:
- Protection for musicians and singers
- Growth in faith
- Purity of heart
- Courage during trials
- Using talents for God’s glory
How do you pray the St. Cecilia Novena?
Pray the novena once each day for nine consecutive days, offering your intentions to God and asking Saint Cecilia for her intercession.
Why is St. Cecilia the patron saint of music?
Tradition says that even during suffering and persecution, her heart sang to God, making her a symbol of sacred music and worship.
Can I pray the St. Cecilia Novena for musicians or choir members?
Yes. Many Catholics pray this novena for singers, choir members, music teachers, composers, and anyone using music to glorify God.
What is St. Cecilia the patron saint of?
St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians, singers, composers, choirs, church music, organ builders, instrument makers, and poets.
| Novena Begins: | November 13 |
| Feast Day: | November 22 |
Day 1 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 2 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 3 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 4 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 5 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 6 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 7 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 8 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
Day 9 – Novena to Saint Cecilia
Let us begin. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin and glorious martyr, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with divine love, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of singers and musicians, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, pray for us.
O glorious virgin and martyr, you gave your life for love of Jesus Christ and remained faithful to Him until death. Help us to love God with all our hearts and to use our gifts for His glory. Through your powerful intercession, obtain for us the grace to remain steadfast in our faith, to praise God with joyful hearts, and to use our talents in service of His Kingdom. May our lives become a song of thanksgiving that glorifies God in all we do.
Amen.
(Mention your request here…)
Saint Cecilia, pray for us and obtain for us the grace to remain faithful to Christ in all things.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…
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