Which two communities highly regarded Columba?
The Gaels of Dál Riata and the Picts
The Romans and the Greeks
The Gauls and the Vikings
The Persians and the Egyptians
Answer
The Gaels of Dál Riata and the Picts highly regarded Columba because he was a missionary who brought Christianity to both groups. He was also a poet and a scribe, and his writings are still studied today. Columba founded the monastery of Iona, which became an important center of learning and culture.
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Was Columba associated with the Hiberno-Scottish mission?
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