St. Andrew
Patron of Fisherman
Andrew, like his brother Simon Peter, 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.
From then on, he chose to follow Jesus. Andrew was thus the first disciple of Christ. Next, Andrew brought his brother Simon (St. Peter) to Jesus and Jesus received him, too, as His disciple. At first the two brothers continued to carry on their fishing trade and family affairs, but later, the Lord called them to stay with Him all the time. He promised to make them fishers of men, and this time, they left their nets for good. It is believed that after Our Lord ascended into Heaven, 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. 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.
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St. Andrew's life is interesting....! Two days tied to the cross, inspire us to suffer for Christ.
St. Andrew, Apostle and martyr, brother of Peter, I'm delighted that today is your feast day. Through God's calling you followed Jesus and was inspired to love Him immediately. You are truIy blessed. How foolish are those who receive scantifying grace in Baptism and lose Him in life! I too remember my trips to the Amalfi Coast in South western Italy, going up the stairs and praying at the great altar of the church dedicated to your name. I was clearly impressed that there were many foreign, negative and rival influences on the Catholic church of this region, that had to fight wars to ward off invasion. St. Andrew as you did then, please pray for the pilgrim church on earth, for divine protection. Refresh me when I'm tired, give me patience when provoked. Bless my students to produce exciting and engaging written work and debate, Grant me ingenuity in performing their tasks. Thank you dear Jesus, for the success of my yearbook publication. I dedicate this year's work to you. Mother Mary pray for all bedridden, vulnerable persons, the sick and the suffering to have the care that they need. Bless care-givers too. May they be dedicated to the ones they care for. Amen.
I am intrested because my holy name is andrew and I am intrested in learning more about st andrew.I am doing an asingment an st andrew I would like some more info on him.
he is pre-congregation
Please kindly send me the daily prayer of st Andrew to me he is a great St.May God bless you
I visited Almalfi Italy this past summer and prayed at the crypt of St.Andrew.Once a year these Holy Relics (bones) are displayed and the miracle is a liquid known as the manna of St.Andrew that is collected from these relics and displayed.
well Andrew is my middle name
This is my confirmation saint 'cause I am an avid fisherman, and his feast day ia also my feast day (birthday).
when was he crucified
Why was st. Andrews Crucified ? and why was it side ways ?
I would like you to post this as I am asking Saint Andrew to intervine and help me in my illness. We are unaware of this illness I would like to ask Saint Andrew and Saint Joseph through prayers to help cure me. I have a statue which is marked Brother Andrew, a medle of Saint Joseph and Oil of Saint Joseph. I truly believe in miracles and I am aslo aware aware since I am a bliever this may take a little longer than a non believer. I believe, have faith trust I will hear from Saint Andre. I am also very delighted Saint Andrew has been recognized as a saint.
he was canonizized on nov 30
I would like to receive the emails about St. Andrew. Did he perform miracles?
Kindly send me a prayer for my patron st. Andrea God bless you
i learn so much from your daily emails. i've been reading the gospels all my life but didn't realize that andrew was the first disciple or that he was martyred in greece.
St Andrew to me is a great saint since he was first to recognize Jesus as the Christ. Interesting fact is he brought Peter to Christ (foundation of the Roman Catholic Church). My daily prayer to St Andrew's intercession is: St Andrew help lead our Protestant brothers and sisters to the true church. I thank him for the Anglican Bishops that renounced their protest and returned to St Peter's chair. He is the patron of many eastern churches, may they too one day recognize St Peter's authority as leader of the one holy catholic apostolic Church. St Andrew pray for us that we may be one in Christ's true church.
St Andrew to me is a great saint since he was first to recognize Jesus as the Christ. Interesting fact is he brought Peter to Christ (foundation of the Roman Catholic Church). My daily prayer to St Andrew's intercession is: St Andrew help lead our Protestant brothers and sisters to the true church. I thank him for the Anglican Bishops that renounced their protest and returned to St Peter's chair. He is the patron of many eastern churches, may they too one day recognize St Peter's authority as leader of the one holy catholic apostolic Church. St Andrew pray for us that we may be one in Christ's true church.
he's toltoly narly
where was St Andrew born and what year? Thank you Where was St Martin de Tours born and in what year? Thank you
what is his important message?
When was he born? Is someone answering these questions?
i love this page, terrific info, but when was his death and birth dates?
im doing a report about st. andrew and i need his birth date and the year he died.
i wish we would se some saints at home it would be so coool
I would like to know if there is a prayer of saint Andrew, and when is Saint Andrew feast always celebrated/
My son Andrew needs to write a report on St. Andrew, his chosen name for Confirmation. Where can I get more information, when and where he died.
I'm doing a project on him and need to know when he became a Saint
when is the feast day of st Andrew
He has a Lovely name ;) i really enjoyed reading this article - Andrew
I had to do a following in there footsteps project for school
he's the name of the church i go to and i just wanted to know more about him.
I have to do a project and hes a model to me
hes my guardian angel
he is my idol
when was he born
cant find or tell when he lived!
yay i finally found ma pic
i cant find where he grew up, family life, education, or what he achieved
hey...me and him both like fishing!!!
that is so awesome i will make him that guy who watches over you after confirmation
wow thanks to this website i got to finish my report on st. Andrew thanks...
i like him a lot i am also doing a report on him
I think not much is known about St. Andrew... Im doing an assignment on him too.
Go Saint Andrew!!
it is so cool and a cm boring
i love it it is so interesting religion is so fun. i love Saint Andrew love lil weezy
HEY- everyone who went to this website if they're doing the CUBE assignment
I have to make a powerpoint presentation on him and i dont really find him that fascinating. ubergoooobers!
i have to do a religon assignment on him, but hes really really boring i dont like religon
Im also doing a confirmation project on Andrew I love him so much :)
ye he is awesome love his name
omg so am i im doing a religion project on him too for conformation!, im Canadian but i was born in Scotland so i am choosing to do my project on him:D
st. Andrew is cool
I'm doing one too, and I think this is pretty cool
omg so am i im doing a religion project on him too for conformation!, im Canadian but i was born in Scotland so i am choosing to do my project on him:D
jesus rocks my socks
ya im doing a religion project for conformation and i need to know when st. Andrew was canonized, where and when he was born and how he died?
he wasn't canonized because he was in the canonization era. there weren't any rules
When was St. Andrew canonized?
When was St. Andrew born and what year did he die?
Im doin a project and i need to know if he has any symbols
Does he have any symbols?
when was he born?
when was St. Andrew canonized? need date please.
My daughter has an assignment on St Andrew. She needs to know the year St. Andrew was made a saint? Thanks
well im only 12 but im doing a project and i cant get much info
Will you please provide St Andrew's DOB and a few other points of interest as it pertains to St Andrew. I need the information for my faith involvement day. Thank you.
I'm making my confirmation and I chose St. Andrew. I need to know his D.O.B., year he died, birth place 3 important facts of his life, his accomplishments and why he was canonized. Thank you
ya i'm doing a project on him to but i don't see much information about him, and ya again i need to no more on when he was born and conceived.
I also need to know more about St Andrew, Where and When he was born and more about his life. I have a paper to write on him. thanks.
I would like more details about his life also.
When he was born is what I need to Know!
When was he canonized?