The Iona Abbey: Scotland's Cradle of Christianity and Kings

from The Story of Scotland: Clans, Crowns, and the Fight for Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

This episode explores the founding of Iona Abbey by St Columba in 563 AD, its role as a center of Celtic Christianity, and its significance as the burial place of Scottish kings. We discuss Columba's journey from Ireland, the production of the Book of Kells, the Viking raids that devastated the monastery, and the later revival under the Benedictines. We also touch on the ongoing debate about the authenticity of the 'Dunadd' inauguration site and the legacy of Iona in Scottish identity. #IonaAbbey #StColumba #CelticChristianity #BookOfKells #VikingRaids #ScottishKings #Dunadd #Benedictine #History #FexingoHistory #Scotland #EarlyMiddleAges #Monasticism #HibernoScottishMission #Iona #Argyll #Picts #Dalriada Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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