The patron Saint of miners
Explore the story of the legendary Saint Barbara. Learn about her legend and her meaning for the miners with quizzes, videos, images and a cool 3D model!
Saint Barbara was a guardian angel for mine workers. She is a legendary virgin martyr and the patroness of those who work with explosives!
Saint Barbara has a special meaning for mining culture. People working in the mines of the Limburg region and their families came from different countries and backgrounds. Saint Barbara, however, was there to protect all of them.
The legend of Saint Barbara
Who is called a Martyr?
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
What belief did Barbara die for?
Barbara was raised as a pagan and later on she converted to Christianity.
