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- Alternative uses: see Iona (disambiguation).
Iona is a small island, 1 mile wide (1.6 km) and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long, in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. Its Gaelic name is Ì Chaluim Cille (Saint Columba's Island), or sometimes just Ì or Idhe. It is approximately one mile (1 600 m) from the coast of Mull. It has a resident population of 175.
In 563 Saint Columba, exiled from his native Ireland, founded a monastery here with 12 companions. From here they set about the conversion of pagan Scotland and much of northern England to Christianity. Iona's fame as a place of learning and Christian mission spread throughout Europe and it became a major site of pilgrimage. Iona became a holy island where several kings of Scotland, Ireland and Norway came to be buried.
Many believe that the Book of Kells was produced, in whole or in part, on Iona towards the end of the 8th century. In the year 806 the monastery on Iona was targeted by Viking raiders and its treasures plundered. A convent for the Order of Benedictine Nuns was established in 1203, with Beathag, daughter of Somerled, as first prioress. The present Benedictine abbey was built in the same period. The monastery itself flourished until the Reformation.
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iona (Iona) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:37:33 -0000
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iona (Iona) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:34:33 -0000
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I am listening to Christopher Parkening; Iona Brown - Vivaldi
n4rky (David Benfell) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:02:45 -0000
I am listening to Christopher Parkening; Iona Brown - Vivaldi
@LaRenee1 imma keep that in mind lol.... Cuz if I get told off like that Iona b pissed! Lmao
MrMoeWhite (Maurice White) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:33:14 -0000
@LaRenee1 imma keep that in mind lol.... Cuz if I get told off like that Iona b pissed! Lmao
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iona (Iona) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:21:03 -0000
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@kandejewelry my favorite is Holiday Sale Iona Earrings crystal lemon quartz by Kande on Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/yck5ll2 :) gorgeous!
ThatTweetThing (Rachel) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:42:12 -0000
@kandejewelry my favorite is Holiday Sale Iona Earrings crystal lemon quartz by Kande on Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/yck5ll2 :) gorgeous!
Iona - A profile of the band on www.gospel.it. Discography, solo and related projects, concerts, and mailing list archives.
Meta Description: [ IONA homepage @ www.gospel.it. ]
Iona - Official site of this band, which plays an intriguing mix of folk, rock, celtic and ambient music with devotional Christian lyrics. News, reviews, discography and history.
Troy Donockley Official Website - The piper and guitarist of Iona. Includes a brief biography and discography; also a press area and discussion board.
Meta Description: [ Troy Donockley is a highly gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger most noted as one of the leading exponents of the uilleann pipes. Troy's music is featured on the Celtic Classics CD advertised on TV ]
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