Listen "The Life of Saint Columban"
Episode Synopsis
A king’s fury. A miracle at sea. A lone Irish monk who defied empires.This is the unbelievable true story of Saint Columbanus — one of the most daring, fearless, and fiery missionaries in Christian history.Born among the misty hills of Ireland and shaped in the brutal discipline of Bangor, Columbanus became a spiritual warrior whose courage shook kings, toppled idols, and carved monasteries out of wilderness. From surviving shipwrecks and exorcising ancient pagan sites… to confronting corrupt rulers face-to-face… to crossing the Alps in a deadly blizzard at age seventy — his life reads like an epic film.In this episode, you’ll step into a world of collapsing kingdoms, supernatural encounters, wild visions, miraculous healings, and dramatic confrontations that changed the future of Europe.You’ll hear: The explosive showdown between Columbanus and the King of Burgundy The miraculous storm that saved him from exile The bear that surrendered its cave at his command The terrifying nighttime escape from royal assassins The crossing of the Alps that nearly killed him The mystical final days that still inspire millionsIf you love epic saint stories with adventure, danger, miracles, emotion, and real history — this is one of the greatest you will ever hear.Press play and discover how one Irish monk reshaped the destiny of Europe — armed with nothing but prayer, courage, and an unbreakable faith.
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