Colmcille
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Colmcille is one of the three patron saints of Ireland, after Patrick and Brigid of Kildare. He is the patron saint of the city of Derry, where he founded a monastic settlement in c. 540. The saint is commonly known by this name in Ireland and is also known as Saint Columba.
When
- First attested
- 540 CE
- Attested period
- 540 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Founded a monastic settlement in Derry c. 540 and reputedly founded the town of Swords in 560 AD.
Relationships
- allied with
- Brigid of Kildare, Patrick
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Colmcille is one of the three patron saints of Ireland, after Patrick and Brigid of Kildare. Colmcille is the patron saint of the city of Derry, where he founded a monastic settlement in c. 540.”
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