Home >> Society >> Religion and Spirituality >> Christianity >> People >> Saints >> B >> Saint Barbara Patron Saints Index: Barbara Illustrated profile. In 1969, Barbara was removed from the Roman calendar, and her cult suppressed, because of the unreliability of the early evidence for her. The Legend of Saint Barbara And why she is the patron saint of artillerymen. Saint Barbara the Brave Martyr Short life story, for children. By Daniel A. Lord. Our Patron Saint Story of the patron saint of St. Barbara's Parish, who is also the patron saint of prisoners. Includes several icons. Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Barbara Legendary virgin and martyr, first mentioned in the early seventh century. Alleged to have died in the third or fourth century, but date is uncertain and place of martyrdom varies. A Day to Honor Saint Barbara By Jonathan Young. Says her "mythic tale is a variation on the Rapunzel motif." Originally published in the Santa Barbara News-Press. Catholic Online: St. Barbara Retelling of the pious legend about her. The Ecole Glossary: Barbara Brief summary of the story of St. Barbara and why her cultus has been suppressed in the Catholic Church, by Karen Rae Keck. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia: St Barbara Traditional account of her life and martyrdom. Life of Saint Barbara Brief profile of Greek Orthodox parish's patron saint.
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