St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Patron Saints

Dymphna

Dymphna

Born: unknown

Died: c.620

Canonized:

Feast Day: May 15

Patron Saint of: neurological disorders, epilepsy, mentally ill

St. Dymphna was the Christian daughter of a 7th century pagan king. He murdered her when she refused to enter into an incestuous marriage with him.

o The Catholic Encyclopedia

o Prayers to Saint Dymphna

 

 

 

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