Tag Archives: Colum Cille

The Driving Away of a Certain Water Monster

Book II, Chapter XXVII of the Vita Columbae of St. Adomnán (627/8–704), abbot of Iona (679–704), contains an account which has been interpreted by many to be the first historic reference to the Loch Ness Monster. * * * At another time again, … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Of the Passing Away to the Lord of St. Columba

Collect from the 1929 Scottish Book of Common Prayer: O GOD, who by the preaching of thy blessed servant Saint Columba didst cause the light of the Gospel to shine in these islands: Grant, we beseech thee that, having his … Continue reading

Posted in Church Year, General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment