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soul was departing, he might at least by the motion of his hand, be 
seen to bless his brethren; and having given them his holy benediction 
in this way, he immediately breathed his last. After his soul had left 
the tabernacle of the body, his face still continued ruddy and brightened 
in a wonderful way by his vision of the angels, and that to such a degree 
that he had the appearance not so much of one dead as of one alive and 
sleeping. Meanwhile the whole Church resounded with loud lamentations 
of enief 
The very intimate relationship which obtained during many centuries 
between the Gaels of Scotland and the Gaels of Ireland, can be further 
exemplified by the prevalence of names of persons and places—names 
which were derived from prominent Irish Ecclesiastics who were wont to 
visit Scotland or to reside in that country. 
From Calum comes Malcolm, J/ao/, a servant, and Calum, the servant 
of Columba. 
MacCallum, MacGhille Chaluim, the son of the servant of Columba. 
Paterson, MacGhille Phadruig, the son of the servant of Patrick. 
MacLennan, MacGhille Fhinnein, the son of the servant of St. Finnan.. 
MacLellan, MacGhille Fhoalain, the son of the servant of St. Fillan. 
MacMillan, MacMhaoilaon, the son of the little servant or of the 
bald one. 
Very frequent in Argyllshire at least is the occurrence of names of 
Churches and parishes, and places which have an unmistakable 
connection with Irish ecclesiastical dignitaries. 
If we begin at the south of Kintyre or at that portion of 
Argyllshire which is within easiest reach of, Ireland, we shall find 
that Irish names are continuously present. 
Sanda, Sancti Adamnani Cella: the Cell or Church of St. Adamnan. 
MacCulloch in his Highlands and western Isles of Scotland, observes 
that Sanda was a common station for the Scandinavian Fleets, 
during the contest so long ago carried on for the possession of Cantyre,. 
and the neighbouring islands. The name Avona or Avon by which 
it was known is a corruption of the Danish “afn, a haven. 
Kilellan, the cell or church of St. Fillan. 
Killonan, the cell or church of St. Adamnan. 
Kilkerran, the cell or church of St. Ciaran. 
Kilchriost, the cell or church of Christ. 
