Feast: November 30th
Best Known For:
-First disciple of our Lord Jesus
-Was a follower of John the Baptist before meeting Jesus
-Brother of Saint Peter
Interesting Facts:
-Saint Andrew evangelized the first Pope. How did he do this: As soon as St. Andrew became a follower of Jesus, he brought Saint Peter, his brother and future Pope, to meet Jesus.
-Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross by tying, not nailing him, to it. He suffered for two days before dying on the cross
-Saint Rule brought Saint Andrew's relics to Scotland
-Saint Andrew is known for his Zeal
-The Saint's skull resides in St. Peter's Basilica
Patron Saint of: Scotland, Ukraine, Russia, Sicily, Greece, Romania, Philippines and fishermen
Best Known For:
-First disciple of our Lord Jesus
-Was a follower of John the Baptist before meeting Jesus
-Brother of Saint Peter
Interesting Facts:
-Saint Andrew evangelized the first Pope. How did he do this: As soon as St. Andrew became a follower of Jesus, he brought Saint Peter, his brother and future Pope, to meet Jesus.
-Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross by tying, not nailing him, to it. He suffered for two days before dying on the cross
-Saint Rule brought Saint Andrew's relics to Scotland
-Saint Andrew is known for his Zeal
-The Saint's skull resides in St. Peter's Basilica
Patron Saint of: Scotland, Ukraine, Russia, Sicily, Greece, Romania, Philippines and fishermen