Today is the day of Santa Barbara – Journal of The Andes

Is the patron saint of storms, of the gunners, masons, miners, any profession related to the handling of explosives

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Santa Barbara martyr east of the III or IV century, it was brought as a cult with the early evangelizing missions to America. She is considered the patroness of the winds and of storms, of lightning, of the peace of the home. It is also invoked to resolve matters of love. The story of this Saint it appears that he died very young and virgin, in addition to being his cruel death, which transformed her into a martyr and saint for the Catholic and Orthodox church. Their colours are red and white, and is the red colour that most stands out in your festivities.

red Roses, red wine, and a mantle colour carmine are some of the offerings with flowers, wine, apples, cinnamon and other items for the ritual, the faithful celebrate the Day of Santa Barbara a millennial tradition.

Tells the story that the venerated was murdered by her father for more than 1700 years, which happened to be the help of christians from the catholics; however, his feast day is recognized by the world of santeria, where it is known as Shango.

The image of santa Barbara also appears sometimes associated:

• With the sword with which she was beheaded, what has contributed to that is associated with the war, but this sword represents a symbol of unshakable faith.
• With a chalice, which means its conversion to catholicism.
• The bolt of lightning struck his martyrdom has made it related to explosives and thus is the patron saint of the weapon of artillery, whose coat of arms are cannons crossed and the tower is the heraldry of the engineers and sappers. The deposit of explosives on the vessel receives the name of Santabárbara
• With a branch of olive in their hands, representing the martyrdom.
• With a red cloak, chalice of the blood of Christ.
• EJunto to blocks of stone by his patronage of the stonework.

This date is commemorated in many countries of America and Europe, a day on which he assumed that his life was cut. She’s part of the 14 Holy Helpers of the Catholic Church, and is one of the figures with greater devotion in Venezuela.