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The name of my saint is Saint Columba. I chose this saint because he is Irish and helped spread Christianity throughout Scotland. Saint Columba was born in Northern Ireland during the sixth century. Later in his life, he became one of the twelve Apostles of Ireland. Then, he set out with the other eleven Apostles to found a community beyond Ireland. They eventually came upon an island called Iona, in Scotland. Their mission was to convert whoever they saw to Christianity. The main challenge was getting the Picts to convert. This was a savage tribe that made up most of Scotland. Another big accomplishment, is the transcribing of over 300 books. He eventually died in 597, leaving a huge legacy. There are many churches built in his name. In fact, the Church of Ireland Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Columba.

Saint Columba demonstrated two marks of the Church. One of the marks is //One//. This means that all people are united through the Church. Everyone learns the same teachings and has the same beliefs. St. Columba demonstrated this because he did not break off and form his own religion, he spread Christianity and taught the same doctrines. The newly-converted Scottish built churches in his name. They held a Christian mass and celebrated the Eucharist. The other mark of the Church was //Catholic//. This means universal. Saint Columba was originally from Ireland. He then sailed to Iona, Scotland. The Church is open to anyone. St. Columba believed that and decided to continue the original Apostles' work and convert people to Christianity.

We can learn from Saint Columba that even the people that seem the most likely to not convert, with the help of God, can find the way to Him. Columba got most of an entire country to become Christian. This proves that in the name of God, anything can be done.


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