The Life of Saint Columban

23/11/2025 39 min

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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.