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Saint Columba of Iona Pocket Icon, Byzantine Orthodox Christian Icon 2.75×4.5
Saint Columba of Iona Pocket Icon, Byzantine Orthodox Christian Icon 2.75×4.5
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**Honor the Legacy of Saint Columba of Iona**
This beautifully detailed **Byzantine Orthodox Christian icon** of **Saint Columba of Iona** celebrates the life of one of the most influential saints in early Celtic Christianity. Known as the **Apostle of Scotland**, Saint Columba was a monk, missionary, and scholar who brought the Christian faith to the Picts and established a monastic community on the island of Iona in 563 AD.
**Who Was Saint Columba?**
Born in Ireland in 521 AD, Columba was a nobleman who became a monk and later a missionary. He founded several monasteries, but his most significant achievement was the founding of the **Iona Abbey**, which became a center of Christian learning, missionary work, and art. His work on Iona helped spread Christianity throughout Scotland and Northern England, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped the spiritual and cultural landscape of these regions.
**Key Aspects of Saint Columbas Life:**
- **Missionary Work:** Saint Columba was instrumental in converting the Pictish people of Scotland to Christianity.
- **Iona Abbey:** He founded the famous monastery on the Isle of Iona, which became a beacon of Christian faith and scholarship.
- **Visionary and Peacemaker:** Known for his visions and prophecies, Columba was also a diplomat, brokering peace between warring clans and bringing unity through faith.
- **Scribe and Scholar:** Columba is credited with transcribing many religious texts, including early copies of the Gospels, helping preserve Christianitys early writings.
This **2.75x4.5 inch pocket icon** offers a way to carry the memory of Saint Columbas devotion and missionary spirit with you. His image serves as a symbol of **faith, courage, and scholarship**, reminding us of his commitment to spreading the Gospel and his deep connection to monastic life.
**A Meaningful Spiritual Gift**
Perfect for personal devotion, prayer, or as a thoughtful gift, this **pocket-sized Orthodox icon** is ideal for those who seek the **spiritual inspiration of Saint Columba**. Whether placed on a prayer altar or carried while traveling, this icon brings the legacy of this great saint into your daily life.
Available as either a pocket icon or as a patch with Velcro backing- your choice
This beautifully detailed **Byzantine Orthodox Christian icon** of **Saint Columba of Iona** celebrates the life of one of the most influential saints in early Celtic Christianity. Known as the **Apostle of Scotland**, Saint Columba was a monk, missionary, and scholar who brought the Christian faith to the Picts and established a monastic community on the island of Iona in 563 AD.
**Who Was Saint Columba?**
Born in Ireland in 521 AD, Columba was a nobleman who became a monk and later a missionary. He founded several monasteries, but his most significant achievement was the founding of the **Iona Abbey**, which became a center of Christian learning, missionary work, and art. His work on Iona helped spread Christianity throughout Scotland and Northern England, leaving a lasting legacy that shaped the spiritual and cultural landscape of these regions.
**Key Aspects of Saint Columbas Life:**
- **Missionary Work:** Saint Columba was instrumental in converting the Pictish people of Scotland to Christianity.
- **Iona Abbey:** He founded the famous monastery on the Isle of Iona, which became a beacon of Christian faith and scholarship.
- **Visionary and Peacemaker:** Known for his visions and prophecies, Columba was also a diplomat, brokering peace between warring clans and bringing unity through faith.
- **Scribe and Scholar:** Columba is credited with transcribing many religious texts, including early copies of the Gospels, helping preserve Christianitys early writings.
This **2.75x4.5 inch pocket icon** offers a way to carry the memory of Saint Columbas devotion and missionary spirit with you. His image serves as a symbol of **faith, courage, and scholarship**, reminding us of his commitment to spreading the Gospel and his deep connection to monastic life.
**A Meaningful Spiritual Gift**
Perfect for personal devotion, prayer, or as a thoughtful gift, this **pocket-sized Orthodox icon** is ideal for those who seek the **spiritual inspiration of Saint Columba**. Whether placed on a prayer altar or carried while traveling, this icon brings the legacy of this great saint into your daily life.
Available as either a pocket icon or as a patch with Velcro backing- your choice
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