“Saint Cecilia secretly loves her oblivious pastor Lawrence while protecting villagers with divine powers.”
Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence
白聖女と黒牧師
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Synopsis
Saint Cecilia secretly loves her oblivious pastor Lawrence while protecting villagers with divine powers.
In a small church atop a hill, Pastor Lawrence looks after Saint Cecilia. Her presence is a beacon of hope for the villagers, as her mysterious powers protect them from the weakness of their minds and outside evils. While she appears dignified in front of the villagers, Cecilia allows her lazy side to show when alone with the pastor. Although Cecilia is the guardian of the people, Lawrence is determined to shield her from harm. Unbeknownst to Lawrence, Cecilia harbors a huge crush on him. She accompanies him on his shopping trips and provides him with divine protection every day. Despite Lawrence remaining oblivious to her true feelings, Cecilia continues to shower him with obvious displays of affection as the bond between them grows.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 22 sampled reviews
What 22 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.92 · split reception
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 4.3
↓ 1.82
Running avg · Jul 2023 → Jan 2026
- 9 “This 12-episode anime delivers a short but powerful story that maximizes its limited runtime with meaningful character interactions. Every character, from main cast to side characters, demonstrates...”
- 7 “Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence overcame my initial skip plans with a first episode that instantly sold its cozy, wholesome rom-com appeal. The titular duo’s playful yet tender chemistry, buoyed...”
- 10 “This anime delivers extraordinary healing properties that cleanse the soul and create genuine happiness, surpassing even gaming experiences. While returning to reality after finishing feels less...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2023 – Sep 2023 Summer 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-22241 catalog
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- Aniplex Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer