St. Dymphna

PATRON OF THE MENTALLY ILL; INVOKED AGAINST INCEST, DEPRESSION, STRESS, INSANITY, AND SLEEPWALKING.In Belgium, near the town of Geel, can be found one of Europe’s largest and most progressive hospitals for the care and cure of the emotionally disturbed. It was founded on the site of Saint Dymphna’s martyrdom and is named in her honor. Dymphna, born in the 7th century, was the … [Read more...] about St. Dymphna: The Lily of Eire