Lives of St Cecilia and St Sebastian

Lives of St Cecilia and St Sebastian

Author: SGZ November 1, 2021 Duration: 2:35:38
  • St Cecilia’s Childhood and Engagement.
  • St Cecilia’s Marriage.
  • The Conversion of St. Cecilia’s Husband Valerian.
  • The Conversion of Tiburtius.
  • Valerian and Tiburtius are Arrested.
  • The Interrogation and Torture of Valerian.
  • The Martyrdom of Valerian and Tibertius.
  • The Martyrdom of Maximus and Cecilia Converts Multitudes.
  • The Interrogation of St. Cecilia.
  • The Martyrdom of St. Cecilia.

This audiobooks was made from excerpts of: The Life of Saint Cecilia published in America in 1866, translated from the French of Dom. Prosper Gueranger and is in the public domain.


St. Sebastian was named defender of the Church by Pope St. Caius.  As Captain of the Imperial guard to the Emperor St Sebastian used his position to win converts, strengthen those facing martyrdom and aid Christians with his ability to work miracles.  He also had the rare privilege of being martyred twice for Christ sake.  Be inspired by his heroic life and martyrdom and learn from his most noble heart love of God and country.


This story is taken from the Acts of the Martyrs, translated by Fastre SJ from 1871


Source: https://www.alleluiaaudiobooks.com/catholic-audiobook-st-cecilia/


The Traditional Catholic Audiobooks podcast offers a quiet, focused space for encountering foundational spiritual texts. Curated by SGZ, this collection brings together free, public domain audiobooks from the rich tradition of Catholic writing and thought. Each episode is a direct presentation of a complete work or substantial excerpt, read clearly and without unnecessary commentary, allowing the original words to speak for themselves. You'll hear timeless classics of devotion and theology, from the profound interior guidance of Thomas à Kempis's *Imitation of Christ* to the mystical journey described by St. John of the Cross in *Dark Night of the Soul*. This isn't a discussion or analysis podcast; it's a curated library in audio form, dedicated to preserving and sharing these works in an accessible format. The selection prioritizes works that have entered the open domain, ensuring they remain freely available to all listeners. The project is a personal endeavor, shaped by the curator's own appreciation for these texts, and is supported through community engagement. For those seeking a resource for prayer, study, or simply reflective listening, this podcast provides a dependable stream of substantial spiritual literature. New audiobooks are added as they are completed, steadily growing this archival collection for anyone drawn to the depth and history of traditional Christian writing.
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