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St. Columba of Iona

St. Columba of Iona Our venerable and God-bearing Father Columba of Iona, Enlightener of Scotland (December 7, 521 – June 9, 597) (also known as Columcille, meaning “Dove of the Church”) was an Irish missionary who helped re-introduce Christianity to Scotland and the north of…

Fasting

CONCERNING FASTING

bySaint Ignatius Briantchaninov Reprinted from Orthodox Life -Vol.2 Number 2 – March/April 1951 The head or chief of the virtues is prayer; their foundation is fasting. Fasting is constant moderation in food with prudent discernment in its use. Proud man!…