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St. Barbara of Nicomedia is a legendary saint who may or may not have ever existed. Legend says that she was tortured and beheaded by her own father about the year 235 for being a Christian. Dying for ones beliefs in Christ is usually considered as automatic sainthood for the martyr.
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Is there a patron saint of mathematicans?
The patron saints of mathematicians are Saint Barbara and Saint Hubert of Liege.
Who is patron saint of mathematicians?
The patrons of mathematicians are Saint Barbara and Saint Hubert of Liege.
After which saint is a revolving firework named?
Saint Catherine of Alexandria is the unofficial patron saint. However, Saint Barbara is the official patron saint of fireworks and fireworks manufacturers.
What does Santa Barbara mean in englsh?
saint barbara
How did Santa Barbara mission get its name?
Saint Barbara
Who was the mission named after Santa Barbara?
saint barbara
How did st. marys ca get its name?
it got its name from the saint named saint Barbara. a boy saint in Spanish is santo and a women saint is santa.
How did saint Barbara become a saint?
St. Barbara of Nicomedia is a legendary saint who may have never existed. If she was indeed a real person it is reported that she was martyred for her faith by being decapitated by her own father for refusing to abandon her Christian faith. She was never canonized. Barbara of Nicomedia is no longer listed on the Calendar of Saints as of 1969 and her cult has been suppressed. There were undoubtedly beautiful converts named Barbara, this saint is legend, and her cultus developed when pious fiction was mistaken for history.
Why did Saint Luck become a saint?
There is no saint named Luck.
What did Saint Ignatius do to become a saint?
Which Saint Ignatius? There are several.
Was the Santa Barbara Mission named after Saint Barbara?
yes
What is the English meaning of Santa Barbara?
Saint (or holy) Barbara.
