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Iona is a small island off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries. Christians go there as a place of Christian retreat, and to share in the onetime place of residence of the famous Columba (521-597).
Columba was exiled to Scotland because of a dispute in Ireland in which he was involved that resulted in a number of deaths.
His move to Iona was a turning point in his life, since Columba is credited with evangelising the Picts of Scotland, and turning the island into a school for missionaries.
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Professorbecause In 530 AD St. Columba travelled from Ireland and landed at Iona to convert the people to Christianity. He started a monastery here. people go to visit it!
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