St. Colman of Lindisfarne was a 7th-century Irish monk and bishop known for his role in the early Christian church in England. He became the abbot of the monastery on Lindisfarne, an island off the northeast coast of England, which was a significant center for Christianity during that time. Colman is recognized for his efforts in spreading Christianity among the Anglo-Saxons. In 664, Colman participated in the Synod of Whitby, a crucial meeting that addressed the differences between the Celtic and Roman practices of Christianity. After the synod, he chose to leave Lindisfarne due to the decision favoring Roman customs. He later founded a new monastery on the island of Inis Meain in Ireland.