Saint Dymphna Necklace | Bronze Clay | Patron Saint of Mental Illness | Matte Gold Finish | Arrowhead Shape

This arrowhead shaped Saint Dymphna necklace is a new addition to the Crown of Grace Collection! It is hand made from bronze clay and then kiln fired in my studio. I have chosen a non tarnish chain with matte oval links paired with etched Victorian design bale. This particular design was an accident! A corner of the pendant broke off during the firing of the medal, so I broke off the other side to balance it out and added this option! This new shape is my personal favorite & I hope it will become yours. Saint Dymphna is the Patron Saint of Mental Illness, stress & anxiety. Antique and new medals of her are so hard to find. I hope that you love and enjoy this design and appreciate the unique indentations and qualities of the layered medal. If you are looking for a more delicate piece, please see my listing for the smaller Saint Dymphna pendant on a delicate chain. Also, be sure to look at the photos of the pendant beside the quarter or in my hand to gauge the size of this piece. Measuring isn't any fun! lol

Here is a brief history from the internet of Saint Dymphna

St. Dymphna was a seventh century Irish virgin martyr. She was 15 (in about 620) when she lost her life spurning the incestuous advances of her father who insisted on marrying her to replace her deceased mother. When she learned of his plan, she fled from Ireland to Gheel, Belgium, but he found her there and beheaded her when she would not cooperate with him.
There have been many reports of St. Dymphna miraculously curing the mental, emotional, and neurological afflictions of pilgrims to her burial site in Gheel. Based on these miracles and the story of her martyrdom, she was canonized in 1247 and named patron saint of the mentally ill. Her patronage also extends to incest and rape victims and runaways.
St. Dymphna is most often shown with a sword or lamp in her hand and a restrained devil at her feet. Her feast day is May 15.