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    Who Was Andrew the Apostle? The Beginner&#;s Guide

    The Apostle Andrew was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. Andrew was the first apostle Jesus called and the first apostle to claim Jesus was the Messiah.

    Despite his seemingly important role as an early follower of Christ, Andrew is only mentioned 12 times in the entire New Testament—and four of those times are simply lists of the 12 apostles. He comes onto the scene early in the gospels, but only plays a minor role. However, his prominence in the lists of disciples and the few glimpses we get of him seem to suggest he was one of the main apostles—even if he wasn’t one of the “pillars of the church” (Peter, James, and John).

    Given Andrew’s lack of coverage in the New Testament and earliest Christian writings, it’s not surprising that numerous legendary accounts of his ministry emerged.

    In this guide, we’re going to look at what we can learn about Andrew from the gospels, his role in

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    November Saint Andrew the Apostle—Feast

    c. 5–10–c. 60–80
    Patron Saint of boatmen, butchers, farm workers, fish dealers, fishermen, happy marriages, maidens, miners, paralytics, pregnant women, ropemakers, sailmakers, sailors, singers, spinsters, textile workers, water carriers, and women who wish to become mothers
    Invoked against cramps, convulsions, dysentery, fever, gout, neck pain, paralysis, sore throats, and whooping cough
    Pre-Congregation canonization
    Liturgical Color: Red
    Version: Full &#; Short

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    Ægeates then being enraged, ordered the blessed Andrew to be fastened to the cross. And he, having left them all, goes up to the cross, and says to it with a clear voice: Rejoice, O cross, which has been consecrated by the body of Christ, and adorned by His limbs as if with pearls. Assuredly before my Lord went up on you, you had much earthly fear; but now invest

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    Andrew the Apostle

    Apostle of Jesus in the New Testament (c. 5 AD – 60/70 AD)

    "St Andrew" redirects here. For other uses, see St Andrew (disambiguation).

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    Saint Andrew by Peter Paul Rubens (c.&#;)

    Bornc.&#;5 AD
    Bethsaida, Galilee,
    Roman Empire
    Died60/70 AD[1]
    Patras, Achaea, Roman Empire
    Venerated&#;inAll Christian denominations which venerate saints
    Major shrineSt Andrew's Cathedral, Patras, Greece;
    St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland;
    The Church of St Andrew and St Albert, Warsaw, Poland;
    Duomo Cathedral in Amalfi and Sarzana Cathedral in Sarzana, Italy
    Feast30 November
    AttributesLong vit hair and beard, holding the Gospel Book or scroll, leaning on a saltire, fishing net
    PatronageScotland, Barbados, Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, Greece, Cyprus, Romania, Patras, Burgundy, San Andrés (Tenerife), Diocese of Parañaque, Candaba, Masinloc, Telhado&#;[pt], Sarzana,[2]Pienza,Ama