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Venerable

Cummene the White

Abbot of Iona

Abbot of the monastery of Iona, reposed in 669.

Feast
February 24old style March 9
Reposed
6697th century
Place
Iona

Life

Venerable Cummene the White was abbot of the monastery of Iona in Scotland, and he reposed in the year 669. The sources at hand say no more about him. He is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 24 February (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day February 24