St. Barbara HD

Saint Barbara, also known as the Great Martyr Barbara and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, was an early Christian martyr born in Heliopolis, Phoenicia.

Barbara was the daughter to a rich pagan named Dioscorus.

Dioscorus shielded her from the world by locking her high up within a tower. He allowed only her pagan teachers to see her.

Barbara spent her day admiring all of God's creations. She secretly became a Christian and offered herself completely to the Lord, choosing a life of consecrated virginity.

Dioscorus allowed for Barbara to leave her tower when she was older and Barbara used this opportunity to meet other Christians.

When her father had a private bath-house built for her, Barbara advised the workers to make a third window – creating a Trinity of light. This became a place full of healing power.

Barbara informed her father she had become a Christian and would no longer worship his idols. Full of rage, he grabbed his sword to strike her.

She ran off and hid within the crevice of a large hill, but a shepherd betrayed her and revealed her hiding spot.

Her father beat her, locked her up and starved her. He then handed her over to the prefect of the city. Under the prefect, they continued to torture her, but Barbara never renounced her Christian faith. She prayed to Jesus and he appeared to heal her wounds. This made the prefect try harder to get her to renounce the Lord and her Christian faith.

Barbara was condemned to death by beheading by her own father.

According to ledgend, as punishment for their actions, both Dioscorus and the prefect were killed after being struck by lightning.

St. Barbara is the patron saint of armourers and artillerymen. She is invoked against lightning and fire. Her feast day is celebrated on December 4.

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[santhamaria]

I came to know this St ever since I was in school by my grandma who is no more now. She insisted me to pray to this saint whenever I hear loud thunder and lightening.. But today I am happy to read her story & love of God. God bless us all. St Barbara protect my family members forever Amen.

[gerrimiller]

She was the light of God in heart & soul...God Bless St. Barbara 💗

[rodahkasokomba]

St Barbara pray for my family, myself and the whole community to be converted and to be committed to prayer. Speak to each individual, family members to support the Priests in their efforts to bring g salvation. Pray for all who are baptised in St Barbara Church especially the soul of my late mother, Selina Mutobwe to rest in peace.

[mariallave]

St Barbara, Always pray that Australia & the whole world be spared of all bush fires, and all calamities/catastrophes. In Jesus' Name. Amen

[chatemsawenchatemsawen]

st.barbara i beg you to heal my family from all sins and problems 😭🙏🙏help us to walk always in the right path in presence of God..pray for us everyday that my family would come back to God 🙏🙏🙏i know my father has drown into darkness, in the evil's world and i can't help him to come back to God...so please st Barbara it's my earnest request to you to heal my father from his evil sickness.. make him normal, change his heart n mind to thirst for god alone...💯I'm hoping that you would help us specially my father to come back to God'presence and love...😭😢🙏🙏🙏..AMEN

[adrianam]

Saint Barbara pray for us now and at in our death. Amen. Glory to the holly Martyr Saint Barbara one of the Fourteen holly Helpers!! This saints are known like that for their exceptional power and eficiency with God. Our Princess Saint Barbara is one of these great saints. She deservs we all love her and make her known and love!

[anamaria-zoym]

St.Barbara oh light devine protect us from lightning storms day and night 🌙 🌞. I pray for You to pray for us .amen

[barbarastepien-foad]

St Barbara look after us in all aspects of health and well being.❤

[lancegoerner]

I am so blessed to live in Santa Barbara.

[mariallave]

St Barbara, Always pray for all of us sinners, for all our healing and please follow up all my prayer requests. In Jesus' Name. Amen

[christinamorales]

St. Barbara protect me and help me in my life. In Jesus Name Amen 🙏🏼

[williamdelong]

Saint Barbara intercede for me and protect me from all evil. In Jesus name I pray. Amen Ty.

[barbarakesselman]

I follow St. Barbara. My Name is Barbara My Beautiful Patron Saint. It is an Honor to be Named After Her.

[rmazzella]

My late mother was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California--a city named for Saint Barbara.

[anamaria-zoym]

In the name of Jesus whom you loved and die for...rather then die in sin.amen

[danapb]

My mother's name was Barbara. Unfortunately she suffered quite a bit during her short life but she always kept an amazing spirit of joy and life.Coincidentally, she passed on December 4th.

[mht]

This Saturday, December 4 is her feast day

[marcihf]

St Barbara please lift up in prayer:

1. Daniel Xavier Huidor
2. Maricela Huidor-Figueroa
3. Rafael Huidor-Figueroa
4. Francisco Huidor-Figueroa

And all my loved ones.

[LisaGemini]

Oh wow, her own father killed her. How terrible. My dear late mom was named Barbara. She had a far better life but was also estranged from her dad. Thank you for these videos, they are great. I share them on Twitter.

[DovaRex]

Hey man! I love your video! I just wanted to add that in Canada she also is the saint patron for Combat Engineers because we use explosives too