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Praying is a cardinal means for healing. It is a great source of comfort, strength and courage for those who are suffering. During times of hardship or illness, nothing is more helpful than to offer prayer and to join loved ones in assurance of these prayers. Saints, on another hand, protect us from harm, help strengthen our faith and offer spiritual guidance and healing. They are our examplars of prayer and their intervention helps devote powerful healing prayers to God on our behalf.

Our valued Patron Saints of Healing line offers hope and comfort to those who seek healing through the intercession of the Saints. This holy card and medal set includes an elegant prayer card that contains novena prayers for those with mental illness, a short biography of Saint Dymphna and an oxidized silver patron saint medal.

Holy Card: Full-Color Cardstock 2 1⁄2" W x 4" H (closed)
Saint Medal: Oxidized Silver 1" H

Includes a full-color holy card with two healing prayers, a saint biography and an oxidized silver patron saint medal.

Saint Dymphna was the daughter of an Irish chieftan, named Damon, and beautiful devoted Christian woman whose name has never been known. Her mother died when she was only 14. Wrought with grief over his wife's death, Damon became mentally ill and began to search for a new bride resembling his wife. When none could be found, his maddened grief lead him to make advances on his beautiful daughter.

Saint Dymphna fought off his advances and fled to Belgium. After an extensive search, her father found her in Gheel, Belgium. Damon demanded that she return with him to Ireland. When she refused, he drew his sword

in rage and struck off her head. The crown of martyrdom was bestowed upon Saint Dymphna about the year 620. Many people suffering with mental illness have been miraculously healed at Saint Dymphna's shrine in Gheel, Belgium.

Saint Dymphna is recognized today as the patroness of those who suffer from mental illness. Her feast day is May 15th.

Saint Dymphna, Pray for Us.