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Why is St. Barbara the patron saint of architects?

Barbara was imprisoned in a high tower by her father, Dioscorus, for disobedience. Her imprisonment led to her association with towers, then the construction and maintenance of them. This is a stretch, I know, but that is why Barbara is a patron saint of builders and architects.


When did Dioscorus of Aphrodito die?

Dioscorus of Aphrodito died in 585.


When was Dioscorus of Aphrodito born?

Dioscorus of Aphrodito was born in 520.


When did Antipope Dioscorus die?

Antipope Dioscorus died in 530.


When did Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria die?

Pope Dioscorus I of Alexandria died in 454.


What is the origin of the name Barbara?

The name Barbara is used in English, German, and Polish and means "foreign woman." It comes to those languages from Greek by way of Latin.Barbarus is the Latin word for "foreign" and "barbara" is the feminine form. It derives from the Greek barbaroi, which referred originally to the unintelligible chatter of foreigners (who were all "barbarians" to the Greeks). To the Greek ear, that chatter sounded like bar-bar-bar, hence "barbaroi"Derived from Greek barbaros meaning "foreign". According to legend Saint Barbara was a young woman killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then killed by a bolt of lightning.


When did Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria die?

Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria died in 517.


Where does the name Barbara come from?

The name Barbara comes from latin. It is still very very popular today. In greek it is said Var-Var-a. In spanish it is said Barbara but with a accent with the r's. In German it is said Barbel. In french it is Babette.


Is the name Barbara mentioned in the Bible?

No, it is not a "Bible" name. It has Greek origins and is the name of a Saint Barbara but it was never in the New Testament. Here is a piece of history for you:Barbara is derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign".According to Catholic legend, Saint Barbara was a young woman killed by her father Dioscorus. He was then killed by a bolt of lightning.Barbara is the patron saint of architects, geologists, stonemasons and artillerymen. Because of her fame Barbara's name came into general use in the Christian world in the Middle Ages. In England it became rare after the Protestant Reformation, but it was revived in the 19th century and is still used today with many version of the name.


Who killed conner?

Barbara and arianna


Why are Saint Thomas the apostle and Saint Barbara the patron saints of architects?

Barbara was imprisoned in a high tower by her father, Dioscorus, for disobedience. Her imprisonment led to her association with towers, then the construction and maintenance of them. This is a stretch, I know, but that is why Barbara is a patron saint of builders.St. Thomas made a number of constructions while he was evangelizing in India including a palace he built for King Guduphara and the first church in India which be built with his own hands.


How did Barbara Chapman and zebediah Chapman die?

Barbara Katie Chapman was killed in a car accident, and Zebediah died shortly after birth.