Diocesan News
It’s Columba’s story – but not as you know it
You’ve read about him; now it’s time to see the film. A new Horrible Histories–style video depicting the life of St Columba was launched at a special all age service of worship in St Augustine’s Church yesterday and will be made available free to local schools in the Londonderry area.
The video, Columba: A Tale from Bad to Good, was commissioned by St Augustine’s as part of the Columba 1500 year of celebrations, marking the sesquimillennial anniversary of the patron saint’s birth.
The film was scripted, directed and produced by Kieran Griffiths of the Playhouse, in Londonderry. The project was supported by Donegal County Council/Colmcille 1500, The Honourable the Irish Society and the Church of Ireland Board of Education.
St Augustine’s Church – the ‘Wee Church on the Walls’ – is believed to stand on the site where St Columba founded his monastery in Derry in the middle of the 6th century.
The video is also part of our History & Heritage playlist on the Church of Ireland’s YouTube channel.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Derry & Raphoe
Mr Paul McFadden
028 7126 2440
07525 826290
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