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Did Columbanus teach the Irish monastic tradition?

  • No

  • Yes

  • He was against it

  • His teachings were different

Answer

Yes, Columbanus was an important figure in the development of the Irish monastic tradition. He was born in Ireland in the sixth century and became a monk at the monastery of Bangor. He then traveled to Europe, where he founded several monasteries. His teachings were influential in the development of the Irish monastic tradition, which emphasized simplicity, poverty, and manual labor.
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