Saint of the Day for November 22
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Saint Cecilia
Roman Catholic saint, martyr and patron saint of music
Cecilia of Rome was a Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden. She became the patron saint of music and musicians, it being written that, as the musicians played at her wedding, Cecilia "sang in her heart to the Lord." Musical compositions are dedicated to her, and her feast, on 22 November, is the occasion of concerts and musical festivals.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Mikhail of TverGrand Prince of Vladimir
- PhilemonNew Testament person
- BenignusArchbishop of Milan
- PaulinusWelsh 5c saint
- Pragmatius of AutunFrench Catholic bishop and saint
- Alexander of Thessaloniki
- Menignos
Bible Verse of the Day
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
On November 22 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.