A portrait of St. Colman of Lindisfarne
St. Colman of Lindisfarne
c. 605 – 675
Feast
February 18 · VII c.
Patron of
Lindisfarne · Irish monastics
Order
Bishop / Monk
Irish bishop of Lindisfarne (d. 676), defender of the Celtic Easter calculation at the Synod of Whitby in 664; when his position was rejected he led the Celtic monks back to Ireland, founding the monastery of Inishbofin. Feast February 18.
Life & Times
Born: c. 605 · Died: 675 · From: Ireland / Scotland / England.
Patronage
St. Colman of Lindisfarne is invoked as the patron of lindisfarne, irish monastics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Colman of Lindisfarne, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.