St. Barbara Prayers

The following St. Barbara prayers can be recited as a chaplet or individually in honor of St. Barbara the virgin martyr. Many Christians hold a Saint Barbara medal or wear a Saint Barbara necklace while reciting the prayer to St. Barbara, helping them feel closer to this saint who sacrificed her life for Jesus Christ.

St. Barbara Chaplet

The Saint Barbara Chaplet is made up of 17 beads. The first three beads are recited in honor of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These beads are a reminder of the three windows in the tower where Saint Barbara was imprisoned by her father. They symbolize the she had for the Holy Trinity. The fourteen remaining beads are said to the Blessed Mother; they are placed on the chaplet for Saint Barbara as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Saint Barbara is often shown carrying a chalice representing the Holy Eucharist and a palm branch or feather symbolizing martyrdom.

Prayer to St. Barbara

Saint Barbara, your courage is much stronger than the forces of hurricanes and the power of lightening. Be always by our side so that we, like you, may face all storms, wars, trials and tribulations with the same fortitude with which you faced yours. O Beautiful Maiden once imprisoned in a high tower, protect us from the lightning and fire that rages in the sky and the discord of war. Keep us alert and protect us from the dangers that surround us. Holy Mary Mother of Jesus intercessor for us all; we pray to assure receiving of the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist at the hour of our death. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen

Prayer before St. Barbara's Martyrdom

Lord God almighty, Father of Jesus Christ, your dear Son through whom we have come to know you, God of the angels and powers, God of all creation, God of those who live in your presence, the race of the just: I bless you. You have considered me worthy of this day and hour, worthy to be numbered with the martyrs and to drink the cup of your Anointed One, and thus to rise and live-forever, body and soul, in the incorruptibility of the Holy Spirit.

St. Barbara Remembered Today

Prayer to St. Barbara is recited by Christians all over the world. She was a virgin martyr who defied her father and the prefect to remain true to Jesus Christ. St. Barbara never strayed from her faith, even when cruelly tortured and threatened with death. Today, Christians wear Saint Barbara medals and other Saint Barbara jewelry, praying for her guidance, strength, and faith to remain steadfast in their Christian faith.