Dublin Core
Title
St Dymphna
Creator
CRay
Description of Well Item Type Metadata
1 Name of well and saint
St Dymphna
2 Townland, County, GPS
Caldavnet, Co. Monaghan
3 Physical description of well and its surroundings
In a pasture with stone enclosing structure topped with a decorative smithed sign of the site's name with metal shamrocks, a "Celtic cross" and a St Brigid's cross. Behind the well is a stone altar for outdoor masses and a stone surround with a niche for the saint's statue.
4 Cure
All sicknesses, particularly nervous disorders and peace of mind for those who have endured abuse and incest.
5 Pattern day
15 May
7 Prayer rounds and stations
One version of the many prayers to St Dymphna:
O God, we humbly beseech you through your servant Saint Dymphna, who sealed with her blood the love she bore you, to grant relief to those who suffer from mental afflictions and nervous disorders, especially (mention the afflicted person). Saint Dymphna, helper of the mentally afflicted, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, comforter of the despondent, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, renowned for many miracles, please pray for us. Follow with one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be.
Intentions brought to St Dymphna's well were formerly brought for nine days in a row in a novena.
O God, we humbly beseech you through your servant Saint Dymphna, who sealed with her blood the love she bore you, to grant relief to those who suffer from mental afflictions and nervous disorders, especially (mention the afflicted person). Saint Dymphna, helper of the mentally afflicted, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, comforter of the despondent, pray for us. Saint Dymphna, renowned for many miracles, please pray for us. Follow with one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be.
Intentions brought to St Dymphna's well were formerly brought for nine days in a row in a novena.