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This beautiful Rosary features a sculptural portrait on its sterling silver center and is finished with iridescent crystal beads and an elegant sterling silver crucifix.
About St. Cecile . . . Also known as St. Cecilia. The story of St. Cecile, like that of many of the saints venerated in the 4th and 5th centuries, is by itself a romance, a story. According to church history, Cecile was a maiden of noble birth. At an early age, she dedicated her life to God with a vow of chastity. She, however, was betrothed and married to a young noble named Valerian. On her wedding day, she prayed to the Lord and asked Him to protect her virginity. St. Cecile's prayers were answered, and Valerian was willing to take her as his wife without forcing her to break her vow. Not only did he accept her vow of chastity, he and his brother Tiburtius were both converted to Christianity and were baptized by Pope Urban I. At this time, Christianity was still illegal in Rome. Both Valerian and his brother Tiburtius were soon discovered as professed Christians and were martyred. Cecile was discovered soon after and met a similar fate. It required two attempts, however, before the death of Cecile was successful.
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