Braw wee place so it is .Did st Columba go here after he caused the deaths of hundreds of men in battle,Was this place like some kind of self banishment?
Ninian was born in Galloway, he didn't bring Christianity to Scotland, it was already here almost 2 centuies before Ninian. According to some historians King Donald I at the beginning of the 3rd century professed the Christian religion and used it to extirpate the superstition of the Druids. But he was at war with the Romans so Druidism wasn't extinguished. King Crathilinth at the end of the 3rd century as well, and his successor Fincormachus (312-350). I've been meaning to research it further.
Most historians have overlooked the fact that Iona was the headquarters of the one True Church during the Dark ages. Iona was the centre of Christendom, its where Christianity was preserved from Roman times when it had found sanctuary beyond the bounds of the Empire. The Church that Columba founded existed right upto the time of the Reformation. It was persecuted so it functioned mostly underground until the 16th century. Knox preached the same Gospel that emanated from Iona 1,000 years earlier.
The Gospel found sanctuary beyond the bounds of the Empire during Roman times and then Saints such as Ninian spread the Gospel until eventually Columba built the Church on Iona. From the 6th until the 12th century Iona was the "shining lamp" of Christendom.
How inspiring! The introduction reminds me of the first connection I had, in this lifetime, with Iona and how I came to visit this magical island in the first place. Iona is always like coming home! Iona is always connected to the life of St Columba and his mission, which is more than fine indeed. However, many forget, or do not know, about the spiritual activities before the arrival of St Columba, such as druids and the Magi people who also should be tributed for making Iona what it is today.
I visited there last year. I had to sit down in the grounds of the old abbey just down the road from St. Columba's Church, as I was shaking with emotion. I closed my eyes and could see it as it was. The well, the vegetable garden, a mound of cockle and mussel shells, hear the bleating of some sheep. I had to walk through the abbey and touch the old walls.
Thanks for this wonderful footage. I've never been to the Iona, or Ireland for that matter. But my heritage draws me back and a piece of my heart is already there. "Iona", by the way, is one of my favorite groups. Thanks for incorporating both in this clip.
it's thanks to Mike Scott and his gorgeous song 'Peace of Iona', that I set off to discover this magical land a fair few years ago.I have returned there every year since! It comforts the soul and unlocks genes inside us that have lain dormant for millenia...everyone should come here at least once in their lifetime...for the world would be a better place!
so this is isona set to iona by iona? sheesh...i love you videos. other than the Holy land i thin few places on earth show the beauty of G-d's handiwork more than the celtic iles.
Iona is a great band!
Thegidneybeanvlogs 2 months ago
I think it's a beautifull Island
silvytje1 2 years ago
great place was there 5years ago.thanks for video
karmadorje1 2 years ago
Braw wee place so it is .Did st Columba go here after he caused the deaths of hundreds of men in battle,Was this place like some kind of self banishment?
ILUV74 3 years ago
Ninian was born in Galloway, he didn't bring Christianity to Scotland, it was already here almost 2 centuies before Ninian. According to some historians King Donald I at the beginning of the 3rd century professed the Christian religion and used it to extirpate the superstition of the Druids. But he was at war with the Romans so Druidism wasn't extinguished. King Crathilinth at the end of the 3rd century as well, and his successor Fincormachus (312-350). I've been meaning to research it further.
Islandretreat 3 years ago
St.Ninian brought Christianity to Scotland before Columba.
BillDFC 3 years ago
Most historians have overlooked the fact that Iona was the headquarters of the one True Church during the Dark ages. Iona was the centre of Christendom, its where Christianity was preserved from Roman times when it had found sanctuary beyond the bounds of the Empire. The Church that Columba founded existed right upto the time of the Reformation. It was persecuted so it functioned mostly underground until the 16th century. Knox preached the same Gospel that emanated from Iona 1,000 years earlier.
Islandretreat 3 years ago
Slight error..
The Gospel found sanctuary beyond the bounds of the Empire during Roman times and then Saints such as Ninian spread the Gospel until eventually Columba built the Church on Iona. From the 6th until the 12th century Iona was the "shining lamp" of Christendom.
Islandretreat 3 years ago
Yay. (: I've been to Iona!
Going again in October.
(Hi Rhona's Family!)
TeddyPerv 3 years ago
My name's Iona. Videos like this make me realise what a lucky dot I really have to be named after such a beautiful and spiritual place.
mzanoi 3 years ago
How inspiring! The introduction reminds me of the first connection I had, in this lifetime, with Iona and how I came to visit this magical island in the first place. Iona is always like coming home! Iona is always connected to the life of St Columba and his mission, which is more than fine indeed. However, many forget, or do not know, about the spiritual activities before the arrival of St Columba, such as druids and the Magi people who also should be tributed for making Iona what it is today.
UniversalMarie 3 years ago
Iona, must have been there a lifetime long ago.
Now I live on an island off the coast of maine.
theoldclamdigger 3 years ago
I really miss Iona, hope to go visit the island again very soon. It is an amazing place.
Thank you for posting this video
elixa69 4 years ago
The bodies of Kings were taken from the mainland,just south of Oban to be buried on Iona-The street of the dead.Kings of Scotland,Ireland and Norway.
BillDFC 4 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this. it is beautiful
homousios 4 years ago
thanks so much for posting these videos, i've always wanted to visit this amazing place.. many greets from Serbia :)
KneginjaMarija 4 years ago
go and stand by the old kings grave you can feel the power of the scottish past...
newarkontrentscooter 4 years ago
i sat upon dunii looking towards the sky. the spliff was heavy shit as the aliens flow by. i love iona and have lived there now 3 times.. love it.
newarkontrentscooter 4 years ago
Fantastic!,Well Done!
JamesHeal2 4 years ago
amazing...just amazing
KneginjaMarija 4 years ago
I visited there last year. I had to sit down in the grounds of the old abbey just down the road from St. Columba's Church, as I was shaking with emotion. I closed my eyes and could see it as it was. The well, the vegetable garden, a mound of cockle and mussel shells, hear the bleating of some sheep. I had to walk through the abbey and touch the old walls.
aussiefem 4 years ago
Thanks for this wonderful footage. I've never been to the Iona, or Ireland for that matter. But my heritage draws me back and a piece of my heart is already there. "Iona", by the way, is one of my favorite groups. Thanks for incorporating both in this clip.
danzig3536 4 years ago
Iona is in Scotland, silly, not Ireland!
Dalriada35 3 years ago
Video gave me "the chills" (chill of recognition?, maybe I lived on Iona during Fr. Columba's time?...).
Iona the Blest. I mo Chridh Thu. Isle of my Heart, my Grail.
Mist and dew. Eye of Love. Deep calling. Deep peace. Hidden jewel on IONA.
Krittikas 4 years ago
My name is Iona. And my friends call me Iona Bicycle (I-Own-A-Bicycle)... It's annoying. :p
fossie93 4 years ago
You have captured its atmosphere remarkably with that music!
helsybub 4 years ago
I went to Iona as a kid- it was beautiful.... Wish I was there now! A lovely small and pretty place-like going back in time.
helsybub 4 years ago
Iona a mystical, spiritual place! The song and band also mystical and spiritual! An inspirational video! Thanks.
Troy4Anthony 4 years ago
A beautiful place and beautiful singing by Joanne Hogg (Iona)
Yorkshireman 4 years ago
my daughter is called Iona, shes one in 7 days
. What a place
jimbo360110 5 years ago
YAY! Another person called Iona! We are pretty rare! :P
fossie93 4 years ago
I'm moving there in July, my dad's going to be the vicar of the abbey!
mynameiscal 5 years ago
it's thanks to Mike Scott and his gorgeous song 'Peace of Iona', that I set off to discover this magical land a fair few years ago.I have returned there every year since! It comforts the soul and unlocks genes inside us that have lain dormant for millenia...everyone should come here at least once in their lifetime...for the world would be a better place!
davidandrewellis 5 years ago
Stunning! It's about 7 years since i last visited Iona. I had almost forgotten how beautiful this place is. Thank you!
ionianstar 5 years ago
so this is isona set to iona by iona? sheesh...i love you videos. other than the Holy land i thin few places on earth show the beauty of G-d's handiwork more than the celtic iles.
fatgirlgrobie 5 years ago