About this episode

This episode explores the life of Comgall and his student Columbanus, focusing on the unique Christian community that developed in Ireland and its impact on the universal church.

Send us Fan Mail We look at the life of Comgall, his student Columbanus and the distinctive form of Christian Community that emerged in Ireland. We also look at how that had shaped the universal church.

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Host: Tim Byron

Topics covered

• Irish Monasticism
• Christian Community
• Comgall
• Columbanus
• Universal Church

Keywords

• Irish Monasticism
• Comgall
• Columbanus
• Christian Community
• Universal Church

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Places: Ireland

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