Saint Dymphna (also: Dympna , Dimpna , Dymphnart , Damnat , from Ireland Damh = stag and ait = little, ie "deer".) (read "Dimf-nah") is a Catholic and Orthodox. Traditionally, he lived in the seventh century and was the daughter of a pagan Irish king and his Christian wife. He was killed by his father.
The story of Dymphna was first recorded in the 13th century by the canon of St. Aubert in Cambrai, France. It was commissioned by Guiard of Laon (1238-1248), Bishop of Cambrai.
The author expressly declares that his work is based on a long-standing oral tradition and a persuasive history of the miraculous healing of mental illness.
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The story of his life and death
According to Christian tradition, Dymphna was born in Ireland in the 7th century. Father Dymphna, Damon, the little king of Oriel, was an idolater, but his mother was a devout Christian.
When Dymphna was 14 years old, she ordained herself for Christ and took the vows of chastity. Shortly thereafter, her mother died. Damon loved his wife very much, and after his death his mental health declined sharply. Eventually the king's advisers urged him to remarry. Damon agrees, but only on condition that his bride will be as beautiful as his dead wife. After searching without success, Damon begins to want his daughter because of his strong resemblance to his mother.
When Dymphna knew his father's intentions, he vowed to uphold his oath, and left his palace with his confidant, Father Gerebernus, two trusted servants and a foolish king. Together they sailed to the continent, eventually landed in a place now known as Belgium, where they took refuge in the city of Geel.
One tradition states that after settling in Geel, Dymphna builds care homes for the poor and sick in the area. However, through the use of his wealth that his father would eventually ascertain his whereabouts, as some of the coins used allowed his father to trace him to Belgium. Damon sends his agent to chase his daughter and her friends. When their hiding place is found, Damon goes to Geel to restore his daughter. Damon orders his soldiers to kill Gerebernus and try to force Dymphna to return with him to Ireland, but he refuses. Angry, Damon drew his sword and hit his daughter's head. He was said to be 15 years old when he died. After Dymphna and Gerebernus became martyrs, the inhabitants of Geel buried them in a nearby cave. Years later, they decided to move the remains to a more suitable location. Some of his remains are in temples for Dymphna in the United States.
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Medieval Traditions
In 1349 the church that honored Dymphna was built in Geel. In 1480, so many pilgrims came from all over Europe, seeking care for the mentally ill, that the church housing for them was expanded. Soon the sanctuary for the madman again overflowed, and the townspeople began to take them to their own homes. So began a tradition for the continuing care of mental illness that has survived for more than 500 years and is still being studied and envied today. The patient, and still, is taken to the inhabitants of Geel's house. Never call patients, they are called as dorm members, and treated as ordinary and useful city members. They are treated as foster family members. They work, most often in menial jobs, and in return they become part of the community. Some live a few months, several decades, some for the rest of their lives. At its peak in the 1930s, more than 4,000 'residents' were stationed with city dwellers.
Veneration
The remains of Dymphna were then put into a silver container and placed in a church in Geel named in his honor. Remnants of Gerebernus moved to Xanten, Germany. During the 15th century, St. The original Dymphna at Geel burned down. The second "Church of St. Dymphna" was then built and ordained in 1532. The Church still stands where its body was believed to be first buried.
Traditionally, a miracle occurred as soon as his tomb was discovered. A number of people with epilepsy, mental illness or have been 'under the influence of evil' who visited the tomb of Dymphna are said to have healed. Saints are called as protectors of mental illness.
Saint Dymphna's feast is May 15th.
Dymphna is known as Lily of ÃÆ'â € Å"ire, because of her unforgiving kindness. He is traditionally depicted wearing a crown, wearing a mink and royal robe, and holding a sword. In the modern version he holds his sword awkwardly, for symbolizing his martyrdom, but in older versions is seen in many statues and colored glass images, his sword pierced the neck of the devil; symbolizing his title «Demon Slayer». He is also often described holding a lamp, with a demon chained on his feet.
Some modern sacred cards describe green and white Dymphna, holding books and white lilies.
Protector
Dymphna is the patron saint of a nervous, emotionally disturbed, mentally ill person, and those with neurological disorders - and, consequently, psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists. He is also the patron saint of incest victims.
US National Shrine Dymphna is located in St. Catholic Church. Mary in Massillon, Ohio. It was destroyed by fire in 2015, and reopened in December 2016. Dymphna is located in Ballina, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland and operates under the protection of the Western Care Association.
See also
- List of Catholic saints
References
External links
- Ã, "St. Dymphna". Catholic Encyclopedia . 1913. Ã,
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