Saint Dymphna
Saint Dymphna is honoured in Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. According to tradition, she lived in the 7th century and was martyred by her father.
The life of Dymphna was first recorded in the 13th century by a canon of the Church of Aubert of Avranches at Cambrai, France. It was commissioned by Guiard of Laon, the Bishop of Cambrai (1238–1248).
Patron saint of Mental health professionals; those suffering from mental illnesses
In the Martyrology
- May 30 Saint Dymphna, virgin and martyr