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What is the name of the Christian sect that was formed by Columba and his followers?

  • Columban Christianity

  • Celtic Christianity

  • Scottish Christianity

  • Anglo-Saxon Christianity

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Columban Christianity is a Christian sect that was formed by Columba and his followers in the 6th century. Columba was a monk from Ireland who traveled to Scotland and founded a monastery on the island of Iona. He and his followers preached Christianity to the local people and established monasteries throughout Scotland. Columban Christianity was characterized by its emphasis on monasticism and its missionary zeal.
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