Columba

Irish missionary and founder of Iona

Columba - Irish missionary and founder of Iona
Born

December 7th, 521
1503 years ago

Died

June 9th, 597
1427 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Ireland

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A significant figure in early Irish Christianity, established a monastic community on the island of Iona. Contributed to the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland and founded several churches. Played a critical role in the development of Irish monasticism and manuscript production. Remembered as a prominent saint in the Christian tradition.

Founded the Abbey of Iona in 563

Spread Christianity to Picts in Scotland

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