Saint Barbara of Nicomedia
Locked in a tower by her pagan father Dioscorus due to her great beauty, Barbara secretly converted to Christianity. After breaking idols and miraculo…
First name and chronology
Barbara
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Barbara, between 301 and 1918; the most famous is Saint Barbara, celebrated on December 4th.
Chronology of the name Barbara
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 301-400 Saint Barbara of Nicomedia Locked in a tower by her pagan father Dioscorus due to her great beauty, Barbara secretly converted to Christianity. Aft…
- 1565-1618 Blessed Marie of the Incarnation (Madame Acarie) Born Barbe Avrillot in Paris, she led an exemplary life as a mother before becoming the central figure in the introducti…
- 1769-1829 Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg (1829-1891) was a French layperson, founder of the Society of the Daughters of S…
- 1813-1873 Barbara Maix Barbara Maix (1818-1873), in religion Maria Barbara of the Most Holy Trinity, was an Austrian religious, foundress of th…
- 1858-1918 Marianne Cope A Franciscan religious born in Germany and raised in the United States, Marianne Cope spent thirty-five years caring for…
All records linked to Barbara
Blessed Marie of the Incarnation (Madame Acarie)
Born Barbe Avrillot in Paris, she led an exemplary life as a mother before becoming the central figure in the introduction of the Reformed Carmel in F…
Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg
Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg (1829-1891) was a French layperson, founder of the Society of the Daughters of Saint Francis de Sales, and a p…
Barbara Maix
Barbara Maix (1818-1873), in religion Maria Barbara of the Most Holy Trinity, was an Austrian religious, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters …
Marianne Cope
A Franciscan religious born in Germany and raised in the United States, Marianne Cope spent thirty-five years caring for leprosy patients in Molokai, …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Barbara's feast day?
The feast of Barbara is celebrated on December 4th, in memory of Saint Barbara.
How many saints are named Barbara?
5 saints and blesseds bear the name Barbara, including Saint Barbara, Marie of the Incarnation, Marianne Cope, Barbara Maix and Caroline-Barbe Colchen Carré de Malberg.
Who is the most famous saint named Barbara?
The most famous saint named Barbara is Saint Barbara (3rd century).