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Patron Saint of artillerymen (traditional and proclaimed on 4 December 1951 by Pope Pius XII and on 16 May 1961 by Pope XXIII)

Saint Barbara is the patron saint of artillerymen (traditional and proclaimed on 4 december 1951 by pope pius xii and on 16 may 1961 by pope xxiii).

Saint Barbara

Feast: December 4

Martyr

Saint Barbara, also known as Barbe, was a legendary Catholic Saint who lived during the 3rd century in Nicomedia, now modern-day Turkey. Although her story is considered legend, her hagiography has...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Barbara

Dear Saint Barbara, you who have been chosen as patron of artillerymen (traditional and proclaimed on 4 december 1951 by pope pius xii and on 16 may 1961 by pope xxiii), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of artillerymen (traditional and proclaimed on 4 december 1951 by pope pius xii and on 16 may 1961 by pope xxiii). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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