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Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting Saint Columba Created C1900 By Meyer And Co Cathedral of Saint Eugene Derry Northern Ireland Photographed On 17 September 2013 By Andreas F Borchert
Detail of A Stained Glass Window Depicting Saint Columba Created C1900 By Meyer And Co Cathedral of Saint Eugene Derry Northern Ireland Photographed On 17 September 2013 By Andreas F Borchert

Saint Columba of Iona

Also known as: Apostle of the Picts; Apostle to Scotland; Coim; Colmcille; Colum; Columbkill; Columbkille; Columbus; Columcille; Columkill; Combs

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

June 9

Born

December 7, 521

Died

June 9, 597

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Columba of Iona, also known as the Apostle of the Picts and Apostle to Scotland, was born on December 7, 521, in Garton, County Donegal, Ireland. He was the son of Fedhlimidh and Eithne, who belonged to the Ui Neill clan, a prominent Irish royalty. From an early age, Columba showed great potential and was known for his poetic skills....

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