Martyr
Nun-martyr Barbara
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Saint Barbara died with Saint Elizabeth on July 5, 1918, the day after the murder of Tsar Nicholas and his family. The Orthodox Church commemorates Nun-martyr Barbara on July 18.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nun-martyr Barbara as a patron when they bear the name Nun-martyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nun-martyr Barbara, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.