A tiny Scottish island has made a significant contribution to the understanding of early Christian history. The Lismore Historical Society, comprising residents of the island, has led an investigation into the island's 13th-century cathedral. The excavations, crowdfunded by the island's residents, have uncovered substantial evidence of the island's importance in the early Christianization of Britain. The findings suggest that Lismore Island was a thriving center of worship, craftsmanship, and learning, rivaling some of the most significant monasteries in early medieval Britain. The discovery has shed new light on the island's medieval monastery, founded by Saint Mo Luóc in the 6th century, and its significance in the history of the Church in Northern Europe. The excavations have revealed extensive burial grounds, high-status craftworking areas, early buildings, and rare evidence of precious-metal working. The findings have been published in the journal Antiquity, and the research team is comprised of experts from Argyll Archaeology and the University of Aberdeen. The community-led archaeology project has demonstrated the value of local involvement in advancing academic research and has fundamentally changed the understanding of one of Scotland's most important early Christian centers.