Catholic Saint
St. Columba of Iona
“The 'Apostle to the Picts', a powerful Irish abbot who founded the monastery of Iona and converted much of Scotland.”
Feast Day: June 9
Biography
Columba (Colum Cille) was a prince and a gifted scholar. After a conflict over a copied book led to a battle, he went into exile on the island of Iona. From there, he became a major cultural and religious force, establishing a network of monasteries and spreading the faith throughout the British Isles.
Prayer to St. Columba of Iona
I follow the King of Kings.