Traditional Catholic Novena

St. Cecilia Novena

Prayed for sacred music, purity of heart, joy in worship, and faithful artistic service to God.

St. Cecilia is traditionally invoked as patron of musicians, singers, sacred music, poets and music-makers.

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The Ecstasy of Saint Cecilia by Raphael

The Ecstasy of Saint Cecilia, Raphael

Pray This Novena

Start with day 1

Begin the novena now, move one day at a time, and come back here whenever you are ready for the next day.

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Private intention

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Day 1

Pray the full St. Cecilia novena litany and concluding prayers for this day.

Pause here for your intention.

Principal Prayer for Each Day

Pray this same prayer each day after the day's meditation.

A novena to St. Cecilia centered on her litany and prayers for holy music, purity, courage, and faithful praise of God.

Often said for

musicianssingerssacred musicpoets and music-makers