Columba (Saint Columba)

Saint Columba, also known as Columcille, was a 6th-century Irish Christian missionary and one of the founders of Gaelic Christianity in Scotland. He is best known for establishing the monastic community on the Isle of Iona, which became a center for Christian learning and conversion. Columba is celebrated for his dedication to spreading Christianity among the Scots and his role in honoring cultural and spiritual traditions. He is recognized as a saint in various Christian traditions, and his legacy endures in both religious and Scottish cultural history. His feast day is celebrated on June 9.