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Saint Dymphna

Her father was a pagan Irish King, but her mother was a devout Christian.��That had to be an interesting household, especially in the 7th century. King Damon was devoted to his wife, so much so, when she died, he insisted that his new wife be as beautiful as his first. Dymphna was only 14 when her mother passed.

They searched far and wide for a fitting wife, but none could fill Dymphna���s mother���s shoes. During this time, Damon���s mental hea...