Virgin Martyr Cecilia and the Holy Martyrs Valerian, Tiburtius and Maximus at Rome
Saint Cecilia was born in Rome during the III century to wealthy and illustrious parents, who were idolaters. Hearing the Gospel preached, she came to believe in Christ, and vowed to preserve her virginity. Against her will, however, they betrothed her to a noble pagan named Valerian, and forced…