The Great Procession of Tournai

Silver statue of Saint Barbara St-Quentin's Church, Tournai plate, 17^th century

St Barbara, martyr in Phenicia. Her worship was introduced in Rome by Byzance's people as early as the end of the 6^th century. Invoked against dangers of thunderstorm and fire, St Barbara is worshiped in Our Lady's parish since the 17^th century. The statue is escorted by the Voluntary Fire Brigade of Tournai.