St. Columba is the patron saint of:against floodsbookbinderspoetsIrelandScotlandDerry, Ireland, diocese ofDunkeld, Scotland, diocese ofPembroke, Ontario, diocese ofRaphoe, Ireland, diocese ofPemboke, Ontario, Canada, city of
Saint Columba, one of the patrons of Ireland, is the patron of Derry.
Saint Columba of Iona was born December 7, 521, at Garton, County Donegal, Ireland.
Saint Columba was born in Ireland on December 7th, 521 AD and died on June 9th, 597 AD in the Isle of Iona, Scotland. SWS
Saint Columba of Iona was born December 7, 521, at Garton, County Donegal, Ireland.
He lived in Ireland for over 40 years and spent about 34 years in Scotland. During those times he lived in different parts of both countries. He is particularly associated with the island of Iona in Scotland.
Saint Columba of Iona is the patron saint of: •against floods •bookbinders •poets •Ireland •Scotland •Derry, Ireland, diocese of •Dunkeld, Scotland, diocese of •Pembroke, Ontario, diocese of •Raphoe, Ireland, diocese of •Pemboke, Ontario, Canada, city of
Saint Columba was born on December 7, 521.
Knights of Saint Columba was created in 1919.
Patron Saints of Ireland: •Brigid of Ireland •Columba of Iona •Kevin of Glendalough •Malachy O'More •Our Lady of Knock •Our Lady of Limerick •Patrick
Columba (571-597AD) is one of Britain's greatest Celtic saints, anlong with Patrick and David. He was born in Ireland but travelled to Scotland in 563 and evangelised the Picts and Scots there. He died on the Scottish isle of Iona, and was buried there, but later his remains were removed back to Ireland where he is buried at Downpatrick, County Down. Columba's greatest legacy is the revitalisation of monasticism in the British Isles.
Saint Columba of Iona is also known as:* Apostle of the Picts* Coim* Colmcille* Colum* Columbkill* Columbkille* Columbus* Columcille* Columkill* Combs