The younger brother of Saint Peter, Andrew was born in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee, where he became a fisherman. According to the Gospel of John, Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist and, upon recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, introduced Him to his brother. Andrew lived in Capernaum and was one of the closer disciples to Christ, being present with Jesus on several occasions. But he is rarely mentioned in the book of Acts.
Tradition holds that Andrew preached throughout Asia Minor and Scythia, particularly along the Black Sea. He ministered in both Romania and Russia. In time he was crucified in Achaea on an X-shaped cross, commonly known as St. Andrew’s cross. This was at his own request, as Andrew considered himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross on which Christ died.
Tradition holds that Andrew preached throughout Asia Minor and Scythia, particularly along the Black Sea. He ministered in both Romania and Russia. In time he was crucified in Achaea on an X-shaped cross, commonly known as St. Andrew’s cross. This was at his own request, as Andrew considered himself unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross on which Christ died.
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