is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hazano Kazutake. It was serialized in Kodansha's Shà Ânen Magazine R online magazine from April 2017 to January 2023, when the magazine was disbanded, and was transferred to the Monthly Magazine Base website in February 2023, with its chapters collected into thirteen volumes as of February 2024. An anime television series adaptation produced by Doga Kobo aired from July to September 2023.
Dwelling in the small outskirts of a peaceful town, Lawrence works as a local pastor for the townsfolk. When in need, he is responsible for guiding people to the church to visit the "Saint"âÂÂa symbol of good morals who heeds each parishioner's struggles and grants them sincere advice. Cecilia, a kind young girl, is tasked to fulfill this role; however, this tiresome job quickly exhausts her. That, paired with her hidden somnolent nature, often causes her to laze around the church. This leaves Lawrence to care for the church all by himself. While Cecilia sleeps in anticipation for her next visitor, Lawrence caters to her needs alongside performing the church's numerous responsibilities. Slowly but surely, they begin to form a comfortable and trusting friendship with one another. Lawrence accepting Cecilia's lax nature elates her while she grows accustomed to Lawrence's overly-doting nature. However, as the adoring and absent-minded saint's feelings for the dense and overly protective pastor progress past friendship, how will he respond?
Written and illustrated by Hazano Kazutake, Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence began serialization in Kodansha's Shà Ânen Magazine R online magazine on April 20, 2017. On January 20, 2023, the series was transferred to the Monthly Magazine Base website after the disbandment of Shà Ânen Magazine R. As of February 2024, thirteen volumes have been published. In North America, Kodansha USA has licensed the series for English digital publication.
An anime television series adaptation was announced in June 2022. It is produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Sumie Noro, with scripts written by , character designs handled by Hiromi Nakagawa, and music composed by . The series was initially scheduled for April 2023, but was later delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the production. It aired from July 13 to September 28, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks. The opening theme song is , performed by ClariS, and the ending theme song is , performed by . Crunchyroll is streaming the series. Aniplus Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia.
Reviewing the manga's first volume, Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised its art, but had mixed feelings with the storyline, calling it "funny and sweet at times," while criticizing the lack of tension.