Saint Dymphna mosaic based on an old holy card

Traditional Catholic Novena

Novena to St. Dymphna

A traditional Catholic novena to St. Dymphna for mental illness, anxiety, and depression. Traditionally prayed May 6 through May 14.

9 daysFeast: May 150 of 9 complete

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O God, Source of our salvation, in the midst of a pagan people, Thou didst enlighten St. Dymphna by the light of the true faith, which she professed under the guidance of her holy confessor, Gerebran, with such constance that she suffered martyrdom. Through the intercession of these two saints, we beg Thee to strengthen the faith which Thou hast given us, so that by wisely subjecting our souls to Thy Supreme Authority, and by faithfully conforming our lives according to our faith, we may honor Thee with our whole heart and soul until the hour of our death. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty and infinitely good God, Thou hast promised eternal salvation to those who obey Thy commandments and make zealous use of Thy graces. Through the intercession of St. Dymphna, who fled from the danger of sin by leaving the palace of her father, and who, eager to gain eternal salvation, fled to Belgium to live in poverty, we beg Thee to grant that we also, who are striving for eternal happiness, may overcome all obstacles in the way of virtue and may attain eternal salvation. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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About this novena

Description

St. Dymphna's witness combines innocence, courage, and refusal to cooperate with sin. Even in the shortened form, the novena keeps that core: the Christian soul must be willing to flee danger and press toward eternal salvation.

Traditionally invoked as patron of

mental illness, anxiety, depression, runaways

Traditionally prayed for

Often prayed for mental illness, anxiety, depression, and runaways.

Usual timing

May 6 through May 14

9 daysFeast: May 15mental illnessanxietydepressionrunaways
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Saint Dymphna mosaic based on an old holy card

Saint Dymphna mosaic, Guillaume Brie of Geel