Novena candle with prayer - Sainte Barbara

Novena candle with prayer - Saint Barbara, this novena candle with prayer on the reverse will enable you to recite your novena for 9 days. Saint Barbara is particularly invoked as a protector in dangerous situations. She is the patron saint of miners, firefighters, pyrotechnicians, soldiers and anyone at risk of sudden death. She is also admired for her example of strength and resilience in difficult times! 100% plant-based novena candle, lasting 9-10 days.

Saint Barbara was imprisoned in a tower by her father, who wanted to protect her from Christian influences. During her imprisonment, she converted to Christianity.
On discovering her faith, her father handed her over to the authorities, and she suffered an atrocious martyrdom before being beheaded by her own father. After her death, her father was struck by lightning, leading to the association of Saint Barbara with protection against lightning and explosions. She became a symbol of faith and courage in the face of adversity.