Saint Dymphna - Wikipedia Dymphna is known as the Lily of Éire, due to her spotless virtue She is traditionally portrayed wearing a crown, dressed in ermine and royal robes, and holding a sword
Saint Dymphna | Patron Saint of Mental Illness - Catholic Answers 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 embraces runaways, victims of sexual abuse, and those with epilepsy )
St. Dymphna | EWTN 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 immemorial, the saint was invoked as patroness against insanity
St. Dymphna | Life, Miracles Feast Day-15 May 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
History – National Shrine of St. Dymphna One such forgotten or unknown saint, who, on account of her spotless virtue and glorious martyrdom, is sometimes referred to as the “Lily of Fire,” is St Dymphna
St. Dymphna - Catholic. net Saint Dymphna dwelt in the city of Gheel until the time when she sanctified Gheelian soil by shedding her blood Hers was the first shed for Jesus Christ and His Faith in Brabantine territory
Saint Dymphna - Loyola Press Both Dymphna and the priest, Fr Gerebran, were later named saints and Dymphna was honored with the crown of martyrdom She was declared patroness of those with mental problems because of the great anguish her father’s mental affliction caused