Saint Barbara (d235) of Nicomedia, Turkey, spent her youth on her own in a tower, especially built for her by her father to protect her from the world. She converted to Christianity, against the will of her father and rejected an offer of marriage that she received through him. After attempts to un-convert her failed, Barbara’s father struck off the head of his saintly daughter. Immediately he was struck by lightning and his body was consumed. As a result Barbara was made the patron saint of artillery.
Sunday 14 February 2010
Saint Barbara
Saint Barbara (d235) of Nicomedia, Turkey, spent her youth on her own in a tower, especially built for her by her father to protect her from the world. She converted to Christianity, against the will of her father and rejected an offer of marriage that she received through him. After attempts to un-convert her failed, Barbara’s father struck off the head of his saintly daughter. Immediately he was struck by lightning and his body was consumed. As a result Barbara was made the patron saint of artillery.
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