A portrait of St. Columba
St. Columba
521 – 597
Feast
June 9 · VI c.
Patron of
Poets · Ireland · Scotland · Bookbinders · Floods, traditional
Order
Abbot / Missionary
Irish missionary monk (521-597), founder of the abbey of Iona in 563, which became the cradle of Scottish Christianity and a launching point for the conversion of northern England; one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland with Sts. Patrick and Brigid. Feast June 9.
Life & Times
Also known as: Columba of Iona; Colmcille · Born: 521 · Died: 597 · From: Ireland / Scotland.
Patronage
St. Columba is invoked as the patron of poets, ireland, scotland, bookbinders, floods, traditional. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Let me bless almighty God, whose power extends over sea and land.”— St. Columba (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Columba, 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.