A portrait of St. Columban
St. Columban
c. 543 – 615
Feast
November 23 · VII c.
Patron of
Motorcyclists, popular · Monastic missionaries · Europe
Order
Abbot / Missionary
Irish monastic missionary (c. 543-615), founder of the great abbeys of Luxeuil in Burgundy and Bobbio in northern Italy; with his austere Rule and outspoken correspondence with popes, kings, and bishops, did more than any other to evangelize early-medieval continental Europe. Feast November 23.
Life & Times
Also known as: Columbanus · Born: c. 543 · Died: 615 · From: Ireland / France / Italy.
Patronage
St. Columban is invoked as the patron of motorcyclists, popular, monastic missionaries, europe. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Let your life not be inconsistent with your name; you bear the name of Christian.”— Letter to a young disciple, c. 600 AD
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Columban, 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.