Monk
Saint Columba
Saint Columba, an Irish monk, founded the monastery at Iona and evangelized the Picts in Scotland.
Patron saint of
Scotland, Poets, Bookbinders
- Feast
- June 9
- Era
- 6th Century
- Place
- Iona
At a Glance
Saint Columba
- Feast Day
- June 9
- Era
- 6th Century
- Primary Place
- Iona
- Vocation
- Monk
- Patronage
- Scotland, Poets, Bookbinders
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Overview
Saint Columba
Saint Columba, an Irish monk, founded the monastery at Iona and evangelized the Picts in Scotland.
Feast day: June 9
Patronage
Scotland, Poets, Bookbinders
Connected Places
- Iona, Scotland: His monastery
- Donegal, Ireland: His birthplace
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Kindred Saints
A few lives that echo Saint Columba's witness through place, patronage, era, or courage.