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Question by  georgepaul (89)

Who is the patron saint of musicians?

 
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Answer by  coaster05 (6)

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians. She vowed to God to remain a virgin, but her parents arranged to have her married. At her wedding Cecilia was singing a hymn of love to Jesus in her heart, whom she believed to be her true spouse, thus she is associated with music and musicians.

 
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Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Saint Cecilia is considered the patron saint of musicians because she sang to God as she was dying.Her feast day is November 22 and is celebrated in the Roman Catholic, and the Anglican church.

 
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Answer by  warriorangel18 (106)

The patron saint of musicians worldwide is Saint Cecilia, because it is said that as she was dying she sang praises to the Lord

 
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Answer by  tamkees (3203)

St. Cecilia (feast day November 22) is the patron of musicians and church music. Concerts are often performed on her feast day. Frequently depicted playing the organ or some other instrument, St. Cecilia is said to have died a martyr's death singing to God all the while. The cathedral of Torcello keeps her skull as a relic.

 
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