What was Columba's main religious feat?
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Columba was a 6th-century Irish monk and missionary, who founded several monasteries in Scotland and Ireland. He is known as the Apostle of the Picts and is considered the patron saint of Scotland. Columba's main religious feat was his mission to convert the Picts to Christianity. He founded the monastery of Iona, which became a center of Christian learning and culture.
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