An ecumenical service to commemorate the arrival of St Columba on Iona at Pentecost in 563 AD was held in Iona Abbey on May 19 2013.
The congregation and invited guests were welcomed by the Rev Joanna Anderson of Iona Community. Mull Gaelic Choir sang two songs and the children of Iona Primary School song the Iona Boat Song.
Following the service Argyll and Bute MSP Michael Russell opened the new Iona Museum. For more photos and a full report see The Oban Times,May 23 2013 and on line at www.obantimes.co.uk/digital
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