Saint Columba of Sens
A converted Spanish princess, Columba fled persecution to Gaul, where she was baptized in Vienne before settling in Sens. In 274, she refused to abjur…
First name and chronology
Columba
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Columba, between 274 and 2000; the most famous is Saint Columba, celebrated on December 31st.
Chronology of the name Columba
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 274-300 Saint Columba of Sens A converted Spanish princess, Columba fled persecution to Gaul, where she was baptized in Vienne before settling in Sens…
- 521-600 Saint Columba (Colum Cille) Born into the noble house of O'Neill in Ireland, Columba founded numerous monasteries before exiling himself to Scotland…
- 585-615 Saint Columbanus of Luxeuil An Irish monk of the 6th century, Columbanus left his homeland to evangelize Gaul, where he founded the famous abbeys of…
- 1477-1501 Blessed Columba of Rieti Born in Rieti in 1477, Colomba dedicated herself to God at an early age under the influence of Saint Catherine of Siena.…
- 1800-1860 Coloma Antònia Martí y Valls Coloma Antònia Martí y Valls (1860-1899), in religion Sister Francesca de les Llagues de Jesús, was a Spanish Poor Clare…
- 1875-1887 Róża Filipa Białecka Foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dominic in Poland, she dedicated herself to the education of rural…
- 1901-2000 Columba Marmion A Benedictine abbot of Irish origin, Columba Marmion is a great spiritual master of the 20th century, famous for his wri…
- 1914-1969 Anna Mezzacapo Italian Discalced Carmelite nun (1914-1969), declared Venerable in 2021, known for her heroic patience in the face of co…
All records linked to Columba
Female saints (5)
Blessed Columba of Rieti
Born in Rieti in 1477, Colomba dedicated herself to God at an early age under the influence of Saint Catherine of Siena. After fleeing a forced marria…
Coloma Antònia Martí y Valls
Coloma Antònia Martí y Valls (1860-1899), in religion Sister Francesca de les Llagues de Jesús, was a Spanish Poor Clare nun declared Venerable in 201…
Róża Filipa Białecka
Foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dominic in Poland, she dedicated herself to the education of rural children and the care of the …
Anna Mezzacapo
Italian Discalced Carmelite nun (1914-1969), declared Venerable in 2021, known for her heroic patience in the face of community trials and her Euchari…
Male saints (3)
Saint Columba (Colum Cille)
Born into the noble house of O'Neill in Ireland, Columba founded numerous monasteries before exiling himself to Scotland in 565. He converted the nort…
Saint Columbanus of Luxeuil
An Irish monk of the 6th century, Columbanus left his homeland to evangelize Gaul, where he founded the famous abbeys of Annegray and Luxeuil. His mor…
Columba Marmion
A Benedictine abbot of Irish origin, Columba Marmion is a great spiritual master of the 20th century, famous for his writings on filial adoption in Ch…
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Columba's feast day?
The feast of Columba is celebrated on December 31st, in memory of Saint Columba.
How many saints are named Columba?
8 saints and blesseds bear the name Columba, including Saint Columba, Saint Columbanus, Saint Columba, Columba of Rieti and Columba Marmion.
Who is the most famous saint named Columba?
The most famous saint named Columba is Saint Columba (3rd century).