St. Columban
Patron Saint of Motorcyclists
St. Columban was an Irish missionary in the 6th and 7th centuries. He initially lived in seclusion, devoting his time to prayer and learning the Bible. From his time reading the Bible, he decided he wanted to share the Good News as a missionary. He traveled from his native Ireland to Frankish Gaul, the Alps, and Italy throughout his life to build monasteries. In addition to founding many monasteries, St. Columban fought against demoralized courts heresies like Arianism.