Saint Andrew

[CyrilSebastian]

                   Saint Andrew is also referred to as Andrew the Apostle. He is the older brother of Saint Peter.   
                   Saint Andrew is the patron saint of fishermen and singers. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine.   
                   His feast day is November 30.       
         
                     

[CyrilSebastian]

                     Andrew's name means strong.

[Shin]

St. Andrew and the fish!

 

[CyrilSebastian]

Before the multiulication of the loaves, it was Andrew who spoke up about the boy who had the barley loaves and fishes.

[CyrilSebastian]

                    John the Evangelist presents Andrew as a disciple of John the Baptist. 
                      Andrew at once recognized Christ as the Messiah.   
   
                       

[CyrilSebastian]

In the Gospel of Matthew and in the Gospel of Mark, Andrew and Simon Peter were both called to become disciples of Jesus and "fishers of men".

[Shin]

 

[CyrilSebastian]

Saint Andrew founded the Church of Byzantium.

[CyrilSebastian]

When Philip wanted to speak to Jesus about Greeks seeking him he spoke to Andrew first.

[CyrilSebastian]

With Saints Peter, James, and John, Andrew asked Jesus on the Mount of Olives for signs of the earth's end.