Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Barbara, martyr
Introduction
Barbara is alleged to have been killed in the persecution of Maximian (c303), but her existence is doubtful. Her Greek Acts were written in the 7th century and there is no trace of an ancient cult. The first known representation is an 8th century fresco at S. Maria Antiqua, Rome. Her symbol is a tower, representing the place where she was imprisoned by her by her father (ODS, 41).
Gender
Female
Territory or Ethnicity (broad)
Non-insular
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Barbara (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Barbara (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
Dec 4
Notes
Suppressed in the Roman Calendar of 1969.
Saint in place-names
Though no place-name referring to this particular saint has been identified, it may be that some of the places dedicated to the non-specific group to which he/she belongs may in fact refer to him/her. Please check the non-specific group.
See: Barbara (ns)
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