St. Columba of Córdoba was a Spanish virgin and martyr renowned for her courage and holiness. Born in Andalusia, she was drawn to a life of prayer and asceticism, joining her sister Elizabeth in the double monastery of Tábanos. Known for her wisdom, humility, and devotion, Columba became widely admired for her sanctity. During Moorish persecution, she left her convent, publicly professed her Christian faith before the judge and council, and was beheaded outside the palace gates. Her body, miraculously preserved, was later buried in the Basilica of St. Eulalia. The relic is from the bones of St. Columba.
