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St. Dymphna was a virgin martyr. Her own father killed her along with her companions because she refused to give up marry him. The Roman Catholic Church canonized her, or made her a saint in recognition of her life, the way she was killed, and resulting miracles attributed to her.

For the reasons why, the best reference is here:

Whether you believe her history or not, the method of treatment of patients at Gheel, Belgium, site of her shrine, is something you may want to consider, and may be her biggest miracle.


St. Dymphna was a virgin martyr. Her own father killed her along with her companions because she refused to give up marry him. The Roman Catholic Church canonized her, or made her a saint in recognition of her life, the way she was killed, and resulting miracles attributed to her.

For the reasons why, the best reference is here:

Whether you believe her history or not, the method of treatment of patients at Gheel, Belgium, site of her shrine, is something you may want to consider, and may be her biggest miracle.

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