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	Patron Saint : against death by artillery against explosions against fire against impenitence against lightning against mine collapse against storms ammunition magazines ammunition workers architects armourers artillery artillerymen boatmen bomb technicians brass workers brewers builders carpenters construction workers dying people explosives workers fire fire prevention firefighters fireworks fireworks manufacturers fortifications founders geologists gravediggers gunners hatmakers hatters lightning mariners martyrs masons mathematicians military engineers milliners miners ordnance workers prisoners safety from storms sailors saltpetre workers smelters stone masons stonecutters storms sudden death tilers warehouses watermen	St. Barbara Click these links for information about St. Barbara: Patron Saints Index - Profile of St. Barbara. Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, Orange, Connecticut - Brief profile of the church's patron saint. United States Field Artillery Association - The legend of St. Barbara, and why she is the patron saint of artillerymen. The Center for Story and Symbol - "A Day to Honor Saint Barbara", by Jonathan Young, says her "mythic tale is a variation on the Rapunzel motif." Originally published in the Santa Barbara News-Press. Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Barbara, legendary virgin and martyr, first mentioned in the early seventh century. Alleged to have died in the third or fourth century, but date is uncertain and place of martyrdom varies. (Link has been removed.) Saint Barbara's Parish, Woburn, Massachusetts - The story of the parish's patron saint, who is also the patron saint of prisoners. Includes several icons. The Ecole Glossary - Brief summary of the story of St. Barbara and why her cultus has been suppressed in the Catholic Church, by Karen Rae Keck. Catholic Online - Retelling of the pious legend about St. Barbara. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - Traditional account of the life and martyrdom of St. Barbara. Legendary St. Barbara - Santa Barbara became one of the most revered saint in Europe
	Anglican Chaplet of St. Barbara (based on Psalm 91) Cross:   Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -- Isaiah 40:30-32 Invitatory Bead:   Oh God, who among the other miracles of Your power, have given the victory of martyrdom, grant, we beseech You, that we, who are celebrating the heavenly Blessed Barbara, Your Virgin and Martyr, may by her example draw nearer to you. Cruciform Bead:   He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. -- Psalm 91:1 Week Beads:  Psalm 91:2-8 1st:   I will say of the LORD , "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." 2nd:   Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. 3rd:   He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 4th:   You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, 5th:   nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. 6th:   A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. 7th:   You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. Exit Cross:   Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. -- John 14:27
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	This stunning Ecumenical Prayer Chaplet in honor of St. Barbara is made with Red Jasper stone beads separated small garnet colored glass and silver rounds.  A St. Barbara medal and symbols associated with St. Barbara - a feather and a bolt of lightening - are attached at the cross. A small garnet colored glass heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love.
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	This stunning Ecumenical Prayer Chaplet in honor of St. Barbara is made with Red Jasper stone beads separated small garnet colored glass and silver rounds.  A St. Barbara medal and symbols associated with St. Barbara - a feather and a bolt of lightening - are attached at the cross. A small garnet colored glass heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love.
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	This stunning Ecumenical Prayer Chaplet in honor of St. Barbara is made with stone beads of Brecciated Jasper and Mahogany Obsidian and a gold plated pewter cross.  The large stones are separated by hearts carved from Mahogany Obsidian.  Symbols associated with St. Barbara - a feather and a bolt of lightening - are attached at the cross.
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		Availability:   Sold - Please contact me for a custom order.
	This stunning Ecumenical Prayer Chaplet in honor of St. Barbara is made with Red Jasper stone beads separated small garnet colored glass and silver rounds.  A St. Barbara medal and symbols associated with St. Barbara - a feather and a bolt of lightening - are attached at the cross. A small garnet colored glass heart separates the Invitatory and Cruciform beads, symbolizing God's love.