Chemin des Sculptures
Monaco-Ville

Sainte Cécile

  • Artist : Ange ZAGONI
  • Creation date : 1954
  • Materials : Marble
  • Collection : État
A Roman martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD, Cecile is the Patron Saint of musicians in Christian tradition. She is celebrated in Monaco on the Sunday following the National Day on 19 November. Musical patronage is known to have been practised in Monaco from the 18th century. The tradition ...