St. Barbara | Pray for Us
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$30.00
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St. Barbara | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Barbara, the faithful young woman of the tower, is honored on December 4 by miners, firefighters, artillery crews and all who face sudden danger.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | December 4 (Roman Martyrology) |
| Life & Canonization | Virgin and martyr of the early Church |
| Patronage | Miners, artillerymen, firefighters, explosives workers, and a holy death |
| Symbols | A tower with three windows, a chalice, the palm of martyrdom |
The Life of St. Barbara
Barbara was a young woman whose father kept her in a tower. She came to believe in Christ and had a third window added to the tower in honor of the Holy Trinity, and she stayed faithful to the end.
She became the patron of miners, artillery crews, firefighters and anyone facing sudden danger, especially lightning. A favorite tradition is Barbara branches: cherry twigs cut on her feast and kept in water, which bloom by Christmas.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Barbara
Barbara Branches Bloom by Christmas
Cherry or apple twigs are cut on December 4 and placed in water. If they bloom by Christmas, it is a sign of joy for the new year.
Her Tower Has Three Windows
She added a third window to her tower to honor the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Protector in Storms and Sudden Danger
Miners, artillery crews, firefighters and engineers ask her prayers, along with anyone facing storms and sudden danger.
Santa Barbara Is Named for Her
The city of Santa Barbara, California, carries her name.
Celebrated Every December 4
Families cut Barbara branches on her feast and wait for them to bloom.