A third-century martyr of Heliopolis, according to a legend that is historically thin. Her association with lightning and fire comes from the legend of her father's death by lightning, and it made her the patron of miners and artillerymen.
Modern Practice
The folk practice is protection from fire, lightning and sudden death. The corpus records the devotion and marks the legend's late date.
Referenced by
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Every entry that names Saint Barbara, grouped by the system it comes from.