Saint Columba of Cornwall

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Convert who became Christian when the Holy Spirit appeared to her in the form of a dove; hence, the name Columba, meaning dove. Martyred by the king of Cornwall. Two parishes in Cornwall are dedicated to her, but no other information has survived.

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Columba of Cornwall“. CatholicSaints.Info. 17 November 2016. Web. 29 March 2024. <>