Is there a Patron Saint for Dyslexia?

Question

I am looking for a medal to get for our seven year old son...he is severely dyslexic. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

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Dyslexia is just the scientific name accorded to Learning Disability.

I'm not sure if this answers your question, but the Patron Saint  of the Disabled is St. Giles.

And the Patron Saint for Learning would be St. Ambrose.

You don't really have to read this, but if you have the time, well, I suggest that you do.

Blessed John Duns Scotus

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Born in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, c. 1265; died 1308; cultus confirmed by John Paul II on March 20, 1992.

Bl. John Duns Scotus was one of the most important and influential Franciscan theologians. His major contributions included the founding of the Scotistic School in Theology and clarifying the theology of the Absolute Kingship of Jesus Christ, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his philosophic refutation of evolution.

Immediately after his birth, Blessed John was baptized. His early Christian formation was in the home of his pious parents, the parish priest, and the monks of the Cistercian Abbey of Melrose, where he received his catechetical instruction. At the monastery he developed an ardent love for the Mother of God, the patrimony of Saint Bernard to the Cistercians.

Unfortunately, John suffered some learning disability. His mind was unable to grasp the truths of the faith and he had difficulty learning to read and write. His faith saved him; through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, Seat of Wisdom, he was healed. She appeared to him during prayer and granted his request. His sudden change from dunce to scholar astonished his teachers and classmates. From that time he resolved to use his heaven-bestowed gift of intelligence to glorify the Mother of God.

He entered the Franciscan novitiate at Dumfries, Scotland, at the age of 15, where he made steady progress in his studies and in virtue. The following year he was professed and sent to study theology at various schools. On March 17, 1291, John was ordained priest by Bishop Oliver Sutton of Lincoln at the church of St. Andrew of the Monks of Cluny. Thereafter he began a series of travels between England and France to pursue advanced philosophical and theological studies.

On Christmas Eve in 1299 at the Oxford Convent, the Blessed Mother appeared to John as his contemplated the mystery of the Incarnation. She placed the Child Jesus in his arms to receive the sweet kisses of the Word Incarnate. Perhaps this incident inspired John to write so profoundly about the Incarnation as God's supreme demonstration of His love for man.

Incidentally, it is from his name that the word 'Dunce' originated. And the famous 'Dunce Cap' is kinda modelled on the type of cap he wore.

Which just goes on to show, the Virgin Mary could work wonders if you pleaded for Mother Mary's intercession. If you read the Bible, it was not yet time for Jesus to perform his first miracle/start His Ministry, but at the behest of the Virgin, Jesus performed his first miracle at the Wedding Feast at Cana.

May God bless you and your son.

Answer 2

I don't think there is but if you look up a list of Patron Saints I'm sure you'll find one that sort of fits what you're looking for. Good luck! : - )