Strictly speaking, St. Columba didn't take Christianity anywhere (in the sense of
introducing it). What he did do though, is leave his native Ireland to begin a revival of monasticism in western Scotland. His ministry was centred on Iona Island,
a settlement that stands today as a popular mecca for religious ascetics.
Iona, Scotland
St Columba
Columba was born in Ireland but died in Scotland and was buried there.
St. Columba, also known as Columba of Iona, was an Irish missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Scotland. He is highly regarded as one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and is credited with founding many monasteries, including the famous monastery on the island of Iona. St. Columba is considered a key figure in the Christianization of the Picts and the establishment of the Celtic Church in Scotland.
he was gay
St Columba
Saint Columba of Iona was born December 7, 521, at Garton, County Donegal, Ireland.
St. Columba is perhaps better known for what he did in Scotland rather than what he did in his native Ireland. The rise of monasticism in the western part of Scotland was attributed to Columba. His base of ministry was the Isle of Iona where a monastic centre still thrives today.
Derry is the English name of Dhoire Colmcille, which means The place of the oak trees or Oak wood of St. Columba. St. Columba is the patron saint of Derry.
The Church of Scotland acknowledges Jesus Christ as King and Head of the Church. Christianity was first brought to Scotland by St Ninian and St Columba. The key figure in the Scottish Reformation of 1560 was John Knox.
He tried to banish it.
If you mean Columbia, it is located in South America.
The Church of Scotland acknowledges Jesus Christ as King and Head of the Church. Christianity was first brought to Scotland by St Ninian and St Columba. The key figure in the Scottish Reformation of 1560 was John Knox.