If she ever existed, Barbara was killed by her father about the year AD235. However, she is no longer honored as a saint in the Catholic Church (since 1969) as questions arose about her very existence. Her life story may have been an allegory rather than a biography of an actual person.
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Saint (or holy) Barbara.
The patron saints of mathematicians are Saint Barbara and Saint Hubert of Liege.
The image of Saint Barbara used to represent Santeria as sexuality, fire, thunder and lighting.
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.
Her name is Barbara! Last names were not used at the time.
St. Barbara of Nicomedia is the patroness of the mission.
The patrons of mathematicians are Saint Barbara and Saint Hubert of Liege.
Saint Barbara is believed to have lived in the eastern Roman Empire, in the city of Heliopolis, which is located in modern-day Lebanon. She is celebrated as a Christian martyr and saint, known for her unwavering faith in the face of persecution.