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St. Barbara of Nicomedia is one of several legendary saints. She may or may not have ever existed. However, the traditions that have been passed down to us tell us that she was a beautiful, wealthy and well educated young woman as well as a Christian. Her father did not want her to continue her life as a Christian so held her prisoner in a tower trying to "brain wash" her into changing her mind and return to worshiping pagan gods. She eventually escaped but was recaptured. At this point her father lost patience and denounced her to the Roman authorities as a Christian. She was tortured and martyred for her faith.
Whether Barbara existed or not is not as important as she still makes a great role model to follow.
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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.
Was the Santa Barbara Mission named after Saint Barbara?
yes
What is the English meaning of Santa Barbara?
Saint (or holy) Barbara.
Who is the female saint image holding a castle?
It is Saint Barbara. You can read about her at the link below:
What is the image of Saint Barbara used to represent in Santeria?
The image of Saint Barbara used to represent Santeria as sexuality, fire, thunder and lighting.
Who are some female patron saints?
Some female Patron Saints are Saint Anne, the Patron Saint of grandmothers and mothers. Saint Brigid is the Patron Saint of newborns. Saint Cecile is the Patron Saint of musicians. Saint Barbara, Saint Dorothy, Saint Lucy, Saint Catherine, Saint Margaret, and Saint Anne are some of the most known female Saints.
