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ST. CECILIA “MARTYRDOM” CHAPLET – (9 bead chaplet)

Feast day, November 22nd

In remembrance of the martyrdom of Ste Cecilia we have created two chaplets for you to choose from.

1 (top) Pomegranate seed. Pomegranates were grown in Rome where Cecilia was martyred and considered by the Ancient Romans to be a symbol of life and death. Measuring 5 inches it will fit well into a pocket or purse. (Pictured with front of St Cecilia Medal)

2.(bottom)  Red flowers to symbolize Cecilia’s death in the flower of her life but also her entrance into eternal life. Measuring 7 inches and fitting well in pocket or purse. (Pictured with reverse side of medal)

MEDAL:  SANTA CECILIA/MUSICAL- antique, Europe 19c, early 20c – (1 in.) St Cecilia is the patroness of composers and musicians.

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ABOUT ST CECILIA c 177 Virgin and Martyr her parents gave her in marriage to Valerian of Trastevere who honored her desire for remaining a virgin. Eventually he, along with his brother were baptized into the church. They were both martyred for the faith and Cecelia buried them in her villa on the Appian Way and was arrested because of it and was martyred.

They tried to suffocate her but were unsuccessful so she was beheaded. She was interred at the Catacomb Callisto (Rome) in 817 and there is a statue in the Catacombs of her lying down, 3 fingers out reaching, symbolizing the trinity. Her incorrupt body rests now in Trastevere.

On her wedding day, she sang a hymn in her heart for the love of Jesus, her true spouse, led her to become the patroness of musicians, singers and music.

ATTRIBUTES: lute, organ, musical instruments, roses

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“The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed of the Church” Tertullian Quote

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PRAYERS FOR “NINERS”:On each set of 3 beads one each: Our Father Hail Mary Glory Be On the medal: ask for the intercession of St Cecilia. Some people use this as a nine day novena by adding their petition at this time.

ABOUT OUR MEDALS: All medals on our website are hand cast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina.

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PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE: (pricing determined by gram wt of metals at time of casting)

20% DISCOUNT APPLIED BELOW UNTIL GONE

POMEGRANATE SEED
BRONZE: ($114) – your special price $91.20
STERLING: ($140) – your special price $112.00

RED FLOWER 
BRONZE: ($114) – your special price $91.20
STERLING: ($140) – your special price $112