THE
SUN CANNON CLUB’s
Patron Saint
Saint
Barbara is the patron saint of artillerymen, architects, masons, firemen,
gunsmiths and
anyone else who works with cannon and explosives, including Solkanonklubben.
Saint Barbara
is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, also known as Helpers in Need. Her
association with lightning has caused her to be invoked against both
lightning and fire.
She is depicted
in art as standing by a tower with three windows, carrying a palm
branch and a
chalice; sometimes cannons are depicted by her side.
Her feast is
celebrated on December 4.
The Barbara Medal is presented each December 4.