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St. Andrew and his brother Simon Peter were fishermen themselves.

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What is the true name of Saint Andrew the patron saint of fishermen?

Andrew the Apostle (Greek: , Andreas) sometimes known as Andrew BarJonah.


Who is the saint for fisherman?

The patron saints of fishermen are:* Andrew the Apostle* Anthony of Padua* Benno* Nicholas of Myra* Our Lady of Mount Carmel* Our Lady of Salambao* Peter the Apostle* Zeno of Verona


What is St Andrew known for?

St. Andrew is known as the patron saint of Scotland, having been an apostle and disciple of Jesus Christ. He is also recognized as the patron saint of fishermen and singers. St. Andrew's Day is celebrated on November 30th each year in Scotland.


What is the patron saint fishermen and Scotland?

The patron saint of Scotland is St. Andrew.


How did St. Andrew Kim become a patron saint for Greece Russia and Scotland?

Saint Andrew Kim is not the patron saint of Greece, Russia and Scotland. Saint Andrew the Apostle has that honor.


What did Saint Andrew work as?

Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is considered the patron saint of fishermen and Scotland. He was a fisherman by trade before being called by Jesus to become his disciple.


What was St. Andrew's vocation?

Andrew was originally a commercial fisherman and later became an apostle of Our Lord. He went on to become a bishop and missionary, preaching the Gospel in Greece and, possibly, Russia.


Is Saint Andrew the patron saint of fishing?

Before becoming an apostle Andrew was a professional fisherman.


Who is the patron saint of the fishermen?

The patron saints of fishermen are:Andrew the ApostleAnthony of PaduaBennoNicholas of MyraOur Lady of Mount CarmelOur Lady of SalambaoPeter the ApostleZeno of Verona


Who is the patron saint of Russia and Scotland?

St. Andrew the Apostle is the patron of both Russia and Scotland.


Why is Saint Andrew the patron saint of fishing?

Before becoming an apostle, Andrew was a fisherman by profession.


What did St. Andrew work as?

Before he became an apostle, he was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee with his brother Simon Peter.