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Saint Barbara and artillery traditions

Saint Barbara is identified, with a related association with armourers.

Question

Who is the patron saint of artillery?

Short answer

Saint Barbara is identified, with a related association with armourers.

Notes

Saint Barbara is offered as the answer to an audience question about artillery's patron saint. Another participant associates her with armourers, and the exchange settles on both connections.