Around a Thin Place: An Iona Pilgrimage Guide
- ISBN-10
- 1849521883
- ISBN-13
- 9781849521888
- Category
- Pilgrims and pilgrimages
- Pages
- 190
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-01
- Authors
- Neil Paynter, Jane Bentley
Description
For centuries, pilgrims have visited Iona in search of the sacred, inspired by the example of St Columba. Many modern-day travellers are also drawn to the island through work and witness of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian community working for peace and social justice.
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