Saint Barbara was a martyr who lived in present-day Turkey during the 3rd century. Her father was a pagan who killed her when she refused to renounce her faith. Her father was struck down by lightning after executing her. This association with lightning and explosions led to her become the patron saint of artillery, military engineers, miners, and others who work with explosives.
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Prayer to Saint Barbara:
O God, who among the other miracles of Your power, have given even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom, grant, we beseech You, that we, who are celebrating the heavenly birthday of Blessed Barbara, Your Virgin and Martyr, may, by her example, draw nearer to you.
Amen.