Dymphna[6] (also Dimpna, Dymfna, Dimfna, Dympna and Dympha, Irish also Damhnait or Davnet) is a Christian saint honoured in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. [7][8] According to tradition, …

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 …

Saint Dymphna 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.

What Is St. Dymphna the Patron Saint of? St. Dymphna is the patron saint of those who suffer from mental illness, as well as lesser forms of anxiety and emotional distress. (Her patronage also …

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 …

May 14, 2024 · Today, many Catholics look to Saint Dymphna as a model of faith and courage, praying to her for protection, healing, and peace in difficult times. Here are seven things to know and share …

In Christian art St. Dymphna is depicted with a sword in her hand and a fettered devil at her feet. Her feast is celebrated 15 May, under which date she is also found in the Roman martyrology. From time …

Jun 27, 2006 · Saint Dymphna is represented in Catholic art as a princess holding a sword, and often with a fettered demon at her feet. She is the patroness of runaways, diabolic possessions, asylums, …

St. Dymphna was a 7th-century Irish virgin martyr, venerated as the patron saint of those suffering from mental illnesses and emotional distress. Her tragic but faithful life continues to inspire healing and hope.

Daughter of a pagan Irish chieftain named Damon, and a beautiful devoted Christian woman whose name has not come down to us. Her mother died when Dymphna was a teenager. Her father …