Other Writings
A number of works by Columbanus survive, including a monastic rule (the Regula monachorum), a number of letters, and some poetry (see Columcille the Scribe). These provide some of the earliest evidence for Irish knowledge of Latin. In addition, Columbanus created the Communal Rule which is "very evident of his time"
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