Andrew the Apostle - Wikipedia
Andrew the Apostle (Koinē Greek: Ἀνδρέας, romanized: Andréas [anˈdre.aːs̠]; Latin: Andreas [än̪ˈd̪reː.äːs]; Aramaic: אַנדּרֵאוָס; Classical Syriac: ܐܰܢܕ݁ܪܶܐܘܳܣ, romanized: ʾAnd'raʾwās[5]), also called Saint Andrew, was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus.
St. Andrew the Apostle - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
St. Andrew, also known as Andrew the Apostle, was a Christian Apostle and the older brother to St. Peter. According to the New Testament, Andrew was born in the village of Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee during the early first century.
St. Andrew | Facts, Gospel Accounts, & Feast Day | Britannica
St. Andrew (died 60/70 ce, Patras, Achaia [Greece]; feast day November 30) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and the brother of St. Peter. He is the patron saint of Scotland and of Russia.
10 Facts About Saint Andrew - History Hit
Nov 16, 2021 · Saint Andrew the Apostle, or simply St Andrew, was Jesus Christ’s first disciple. He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.
BBC - Religions - Christianity: Saint Andrew
Jul 31, 2009 · Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia and was Christ's first disciple. There are around 600 pre-Reformation churches in England named after Saint...
Saint Andrew, Apostle - One of Christ's First Disciples - Learn …
Jun 25, 2019 · Learn more about the life of Saint Andrew, the brother of Saint Peter and one of the first of the Twelve Apostles of Christ.
St. Andrew the Apostle | EWTN
St Andrew was a native of Bethsaida, a town in Galilee, upon the banks of the lake of Genesareth. He was the son of Jonas, or John, a fisherman of that town, and brother to Simon Peter, but whether elder or younger the Holy Scriptures have not acquainted us.
St. Andrew - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News
Christian writers of the first centuries say the apostle Andrew evangelized Asia Minor, the regions along the Black Sea, until he reached the Volga. Today he is honored as a patron saint in Romania, Ukraine and Russia.
Profile and Biography of Andrew the Apostle - Learn Religions
Jun 25, 2019 · Andrew, whose Greek name means “manly,” was one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. The brother of Simon Peter and son of Jona (or John), Andrew’s name appears on all of the lists of apostles, and his being called by Jesus appears in all three synoptic gospels as well as Acts.
Andrew, Saint | The First-Called Apostle - Church Encyclopedia
Saint Andrew the Apostle, born between 5 and 10 AD and traditionally believed to have died around 60-70 AD, stands as a pivotal figure in Christian history. Known for being one of the original twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, his life and legacy have …