A Pilgrim's Guide to Iona Abbey - Books from Scotland

‘St John was revered by the Celtic monks for his emphasis on mystical contemplation.’

Extract from A Pilgrim’s Guide to Iona Abbey
By Chris Polhill
Published by Wild Goose Publications

A Pilgrim’s Guide to Iona Abbey by Chris Polhill is out now published by Wild Goose priced £7.50

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