Columba of Iona

Colm Cille (Known as "Saint Colmcille")

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Born Dec 07, 0521

Gartan, Kingdom of Tyrconnell

Passed Away Jun 09, 0597 Iona, Kingdom of Dal Riata

Lifespan 75 years old

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"Alone with none but Thee, my God, I journey on my way; what need I fear when Thou art near, O King of night and day?"

Archival Overview

Irish abbot and missionary who founded the legendary island monastery of Iona, converted the Picts of Scotland, and established the vibrant tradition of Celtic Christianity.

Biographical Record

Columba (521–597 CE), born of Irish royal stock, studied under Saint Finnian before embarking on self-imposed exile for Christ ('peregrinatio pro Christo') in 563.

He landed with twelve companions on the Hebridean isle of Iona, transforming it into an epicenter of missionary zeal, manuscript illumination, and literacy that re-evangelized Scotland and northern England.

Key Life Milestones

563

Founding of the Abbey of Iona

Established the monastic community on Iona, sending monks to preach to the Picts and Scots.

575

Convention of Druim Cett

Brokered peace between the High King of Ireland and the King of Dal Riata, protecting the ancient bardic order.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial

Iona Abbey
Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

                         GPS: 56.3353, -6.3986                    

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