02336cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000140011324500720012726400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000830038550000310046850800500049952012860054953400450183565300280188065300420190885600430195099900170199338682UtSlPG20260610133901.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aAnonymous14aThe Life of Saint Columba, Abbot, and Apostle of the Northern Picts 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aOriginally published as part of: The life of Saint Patrick, apostle of Ireland  aRelease date is 2012-01-27  aProduced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose  a"The Life of Saint Columba, Abbot, and Apostle of the Northern Picts" by Anonymous is a historical account written during the early medieval period. This biography details the life and spiritual journey of Saint Columba, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity among the Northern Picts in Scotland and the establishment of monastic communities. The text emphasizes his holiness, teachings, and contributions to the Irish Church, marking him as a significant figure in early Christianity.  The narrative unfolds from Columba's noble birth, showing signs of sanctity from an early age, through his ecclesiastical training and eventual ordination as a priest. Motivated by a deep desire to spread Christian faith, he establishes monasteries in Ireland before journeying to the Hebrides to evangelize the Northern Picts. The book recounts various accounts of his miracles, including the dramatic conversion of the local king and the revival of a deceased child, symbolizing his profound spiritual authority. Columba's life is marked by a balance of deep piety, missionary zeal, and personal humility, culminating in his peaceful death after years of dedicated service, leaving a lasting legacy in the regions he influenced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColumba, Saint, 521-597  aChristian saints, Celtic -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38682  c79521d79521