Martyr
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara converted to Christianity and was martyred by her pagan father. She is often depicted with a tower, symbolizing her imprisonment.
Patron saint of
Artillerymen, Miners, Architects
- Feast
- December 4
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Heliopolis
At a Glance
Saint Barbara
- Feast Day
- December 4
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Heliopolis
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Artillerymen, Miners, Architects
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Overview
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara converted to Christianity and was martyred by her pagan father. She is often depicted with a tower, symbolizing her imprisonment.
Feast day: December 4
Patronage
Artillerymen, Miners, Architects
Connected Places
- Heliopolis, Lebanon: Her martyrdom site
- Rome, Italy: Where her relics rest
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Kindred Saints
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