Synopsis
The story of the Iona Community, founded at the site of one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Great Britain.
- Programme: Songs of Praise
- Episode: 24/07/2016
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2016
- Religious Education | Christianity | Practices | Worship
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