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Veneration. Patronage. See also. References. External links. Dymphna [6] is a Christian saint honoured in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. [7] [8] According to tradition, she lived in the 7th century and was martyred by her father.
May 13, 2024 · St. Dymphna (born 7th century?, Ireland—died, Geel, Belgium; feast day May 15) was an Irish virgin martyr who is revered as the patron saint of people with mental disorders and epilepsy and victims of incest. Her feast day is celebrated on May 15.
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Saint Dymphna is the patroness of those suffering nervous and mental afflictions as well as victims of incest. Traditionally, Saint Dymphna is often portrayed with a crown on her head, dressed in royal robes, and holding a sword. In modern art, Saint Dymphna is shown holding the sword, which symbolizes her martyrdom, quite awkwardly.
St. Dymphna is the patron saint of the mentally ill, victims of incest and domestic abuse, and runaways. She inspires us to be resilient against the evils of the world and that God will never forsake us despite any evil we might suffer. She was born in Ireland in the seventh century, to a pagan king and a Christian mother.
ST. DYMPHNA. (Also known as Dympna and Dimpna). Feast: May 15. Virgin and martyr. The earliest historical account of the veneration of St. Dymphna dates from the middle of the thirteenth century.
May 15, 2011 · Dymphna is the patron saint of those suffering from mental and emotional illnesses, and sometimes referred to as the Patroness of Abuse and Incest Victims. Highly successful treatment centers for the emotionally disturbed and fraternities are named for St. Dymphna. St. Dymphna’s Feast Day is May 15.
May 15, 2017 · Dymphna is the patron saint of those suffering from mental and emotional illnesses, and sometimes referred to as the Patroness of Abuse and Incest Victims. Highly successful treatment centers for the emotionally disturbed and fraternities are named for St. Dymphna. St. Dymphna’s Feast Day is May 15.
