Saint Andrew

Saint Andrew was one of the 12 apostles. He is patron saint of fishermen, for he was a fisherman. He became a disciple of the great St. John the Baptist, but when John pointed to Jesus and said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" Andrew understood that Jesus was greater. At once he left John to follow the Divine Master. Jesus knew that Andrew was walking behind him, and turning back, he asked, "what do you seek?" When Andrew answered that he would like to know where Jesus lived, Our Lord replied, "Come and see." Andrew had been only a little time with Jesus when he realized that this was truly the Messiah.

After the death of Christ, St. Andrew went to Greece to preach the gospel. He is said to have been put to death on a cross, to which he was tied, not nailed and it is believed that it was in the shape of an X for he believe to be unfit to die the same way Christ died. He lived two days in that state of suffering, still preaching to the people who gathered around their beloved Apostle. Two countries have chosen St. Andrew as their patron - Russia and Scotland.

Saint Andrew is without a doubt my favorite Saint. Most apostles lived non religious live previous to meeting Christ, but Saint Andrew was a follower of John the Baptist. He lived an inspiring life! Who is willing to suffer for 2 days straight for the faith of a dead person.


From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. -Luke 12:48