Saint Barbara found shelter in a rock crevice and thus became the patron saint of miners and geologists. Stained glass window, Catholic parish church of St. John the Baptist, Sankt Johann, Germany Picture: Wikimedia Commons/ GFreihalter

⛏ Happy #BarbaraDay ⚒

Since the 12th century, "St. Barbara's Day" has been celebrated on December 4th.

💐 Barbara: Patron Saint of Miners and Geologists 💐

⚒ Miners and ⛏ geologists commemorate Saint Barbara on this day. 🎶 🎉 🍻

⛏ Glück Auf! ⚒

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