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The Twelve Apostles of Ireland Receiving The Blessing of Saint Finian
The Twelve Apostles of Ireland Receiving The Blessing of Saint Finian

Saint Columba of Terryglass

Also known as: Colum mac Crimthainn; Colum moccu Loigse; Columba of Tirdaglas; Columba of Tyrdaglas

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

December 12

Died

December 13, 552

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Columba of Terryglass, also known as Colum mac Crimthainn or Colum moccu Loigse, was born in Leinster, Ireland. He was the son of Crinthainn and grew up in a devout Catholic family. Columba became a disciple of Saint Finnian of Clonard, a renowned Irish saint and teacher....