Andrew the Apostle

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

Apostle, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople

💀Date of death

60

Place of death

Patras

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Summary

Andrew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of Peter. He was born in Bethsaida and was a fisherman before he was called by Jesus to be one of his disciples. Andrew is said to have brought Peter to Jesus and is remembered for his role in spreading the gospel throughout the ancient world. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, and Russia and is often depicted holding a saltire cross or an X-shaped cross, which is now commonly known as Saint Andrew's Cross. Andrew was martyred in the city of Patras in Greece and is said to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross.

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How many times Andrew the Apostle was mentioned in the bible?

Andrew the Apostle appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Andrew the Apostle begins in the Bible?

Andrew the Apostle first mention in the bible is in the book of , chapter , verse . Read the full chapter

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Andrew the Apostle was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the brother of Peter. He was born in Bethsaida and was a fisherman before he was called by Jesus to be one of his disciples. Andrew is said to have brought Peter to Jesus and is remembered for his role in spreading the gospel throughout the ancient world. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, and Russia and is often depicted holding a saltire cross or an X-shaped cross, which is now commonly known as Saint Andrew's Cross. Andrew was martyred in the city of Patras in Greece and is said to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross.