St. Dymphna Medal and Necklace

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ST. DYMPHNA

Who is the patron saint of mental disorders?

St. Dymphna, Patron Saint of those afflicted with nervous and mental disorders, was born in Ireland in the 6th century. Her father was a pagan King; her mother a devout Christian. Dymphna was a sweet, charming child, beautiful like her mother. At an early age she consecrated her virginity to Jesus, whom she chose as her spouse.

Marriage Proposal

The happiness of Dymphna’s childhood, however, was early destroyed by the death of her dear mother. Her father, the King, grief stricken for a long time, was eventually persuaded by his staff to seek solace in a second marriage. He commissioned his staff to find a lady who would be as beautiful and good as his first spouse. In vain, they visited many countries to fulfill their search. Upon their return, they reported that they were unable to find anyone as charming and kind as his own lovely daughter, Dymphna.
The King, following their evil suggestion, decided to marry Dymphna, who was only fifteen years old. With persuasive, flattering words, he made his intention known to her. Horrified at the suggestion, Dymphna asked the King to give her forty days to consider the matter. Immediately, she sought the advice of Father Cerebran, the saintly Priest who had baptized heras an infant. He suggested that she leave the country at once. Accompanied by Father Cerebran, the court jester and his wife, Dymphna hastily left Ireland.

Running away

After a short stay near Antwerp, Belgium, they resumed their journey until they reached the small village of Gheel, Belgium. When the King learned of his daughter’s departure, he was furious, and set out immediately with some of his followers. After some time, he discovered Dymphna’s place of refuge. At first, he tried to persuade her to return with him. When Father Gerebran rebuked him for his wicked intention, the King gave orders that Father Cerebrum should be put to death. With one blow, the executioners struck him on the neck and severed his head from his body. Thus another glorious martyr entered the Kingdom of Heaven.

Martyrdom

With heroic courage, Dymphna rejected all her father’s further attempts to induce her to return. Infuriated, he lifted his dagger and struck off the head of Dymphna, his own child. The holy virgin’s body fell at the feet of her insanely raving father. Another virgin-martyr joined the ranks of the Divine Lover of souls on May 15th, between years 620-640.

Miraculous burial

After some time the villagers of Cheel buried the two martyrs’ bodies in a cave. Several years later, the residents of Gheel decided to give the bodies a more suitable burial. However, when they cleared the cave entrance, the workmen were greatly amazed to find two beautiful white tombs, carved from stone as if by angelic hands. Upon opening St. Dymphna’s coffin there was found lying onher breast a red tile, with the inscription: “Here lies the holyvirgin and martyr, Dymphna”. The Saint’s remains werethen placed in a small church. Later a magnificent church,the Church of St. Dymphna, was erected on the site wherethe bodies were originally buried. The relics of St. Dymphnana now repose there in a beautiful golden reliquary.Increasing numbers of miracles and cures occurred,so that the fame of St. Dymphna, as Patron Saint of mental disorders, spread far andwide. The afflicted who have invoked the name of St.Dymphna praise her highly for help obtained.

St. Dymphna Rosary
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