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religion and spirituality christianityIs there a patron saint for anxiety?
Saint Dymphna is the Patron Saint ofStress, Anxiety and Mental Health.
Besides, is there a patron saint of mental illness?
Patronage. Dymphna is the patron saint ofthe nervous, emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, and thosewho suffer neurological disorders – and, consequently,of psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurologists. She is alsothe patron saint of victims of incest.
Also know, what was St Dymphna known for?
St. Dymphna (or Dympna or Dimpna)is the patron saint of the mentally ill and those withnervous disorders, according to the Catholic Church.
The liturgical feast of SaintPellegrino/Peregrine is on May 1. Peregrine is considered thepatron saint of those suffering from cancer.