What were the companions of Columba on his journey to Scotland referred to as?
The Twelve Monks of Mobility
The Twelve Monks of Mischief
The Twelve Companions
The Twelve Missionaries of Ireland
Answer
The Twelve Companions were a group of followers of Columba who accompanied him on his journey to Scotland in 563 AD. They were monks who had been trained by Columba in Ireland and were devoted to him. The group consisted of twelve men, all of whom were highly respected and skilled in their religious duties.
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