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St Columba and the Loch Ness Monster

Monday, July 31st, 2017

On August 22 AD, St Columba was on the banks of the river Ness.

He came across a group of heathenish Picts who were busy burying a friend who had been attacked by an enormous “water beast” while swimming in the river. Continue reading . (you need to scroll down for the story)

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