Orthodox Icon of St. Columcille (Columba) of Iona

Saint Columcille of Iona

June 9th
Troparion (Tone 5)
By thy God-inspired life thou didst embody both the mission and the dispersion of the Church, most glorious Father Columcille. Using thy repentance and voluntary exile, Christ our God raised thee up as a beacon of the true faith, an apostle to the heathen and an indicator of the way of salvation. Wherefore O holy one, cease not to intercede for us that our souls may be saved.

St. Columcille, having given up his princely title, became a monk. He established many churches and monasteries in Ireland. After leaving Ireland, he exiled himself to Scotland. The island of Iona served as the center for the conversion of Scotland. He succeeded in the conversion of kings. St. Columcille is considered one of the founders of British Orthodoxy. In Gaelic, his name means "Dove of the Church." He is known as a powerful intercessor against war. He is also known as St. Columba of Iona.

This icon is by the hand of Robert Brewster.

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