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When is St. Andrew's day?
The feast of St. Andrew the Apostle is November 30.
Who was St. Andrew's brother?
The apostle Simon Peter as St. Andrew's brother.
Was St. Andrew one of Jesus' disciples?
Andrew was the first apostle.
Was St. Andrew an apostle?
Yes, St. Andrew, the brother of St. Simon Peter, was an apostle.
Was St. Andrew from Cyprus?
No, St. Andrew the Apostle was not from Cyprus. He was from the town of Bethsaida in Galilee, Palestine (Israel).
When did St. Andrew die?
St. Andrew, Christian apostle and brother of St. Peter, died by crucifixion in Greece, date unknown.
Was Saint Andrew married?
St. Andrew was not married as far as we know. The only apostle that we know was married was St. Peter.
When is St. Andrew's feast day?
The memorial of St. Andrew the Apostle is celebrated on November 30.
What is the highlight of St. Andrew's life?
I can not speak for Andrew but will venture a guess that the day he met Our Lord and was chosen by him to be an apostle - the first apostle - would be a good bet.
Why was St. Andrew not canonized a saint?
St. Andrew, the apostle, was not formally canonized as the procedures for this were not put in place until the 11th or 12 century. He was popularly considered a saint since he was an apostle and he died a martyr's death.
Where are the remains of Saint Andrew the Apostle?
The purported relics of the Apostle Andrew are kept at the Basilica of St Andrew in Patras, Greece; the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, Amalfi, Italy; St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland; and the Church of St Andrew and St Albert, Warsaw, Poland. There are also numerous smaller reliquaries throughout the world.
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.
