Barbara is a unique saint, the only saint whom the Church has learned to hold the holy chalice on the icon (according to the canons of the Church, none of the laity can touch it - only the priest). In Orthodox iconography, only Saint John of Kronstadt is depicted with a chalice in his hand. The communion of clergy and laity is performed from the chalice. The Lord gave the Great Martyr Barbara a special gift - prayers and petitions for the last communion of a person. In her deathbed prayer, the Holy Great Martyr Barbara asked the Lord that He would deliver everyone who resorted to her help from unexpected troubles, from sudden death without repentance, and would pour out His grace on them. In response, she heard a voice from Heaven, promising to fulfill her request. Therefore, they pray to Saint Barbara not to die without confession and Holy Communion, they ask to be protected from serious illnesses and sudden and sudden death. They also pray to the saint for help and intercession for children, for deliverance from serious illnesses and illnesses, for help in despondency and sadness, and comfort in sorrow. In the modern world, the holy martyr Barbara has new areas of patronage. On December 17, 1959, the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) were formed, so this day became a professional holiday for rocket soldiers. The coincidence of Saint Barbara's memorial day with the formation of the Rocket Forces made Saint Barbara the heavenly patroness of the Rocket Forces. In any missile division, there is an icon of the Great Martyr at the command post.