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∙ 13y agoAndrew was crucified on a saltire (x-shaped) cross in Greece. It is said that he continued to preach for two days while hanging on the cross before he died.
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In what country was St. Andrew crucified?
Andrew was crucified in Greece.
Where did st Andrew die?
Andrew was thought to have been crucified in Patras, Greece, under orders of the Roman governor.
Who crucified Saint Andrew?
Saint Andrew was crucified by order of the Roman governor Aegeas, around the year 60 AD, in the city of Patras in Greece. He chose to be crucified on an X-shaped cross, now known as the St. Andrew's Cross, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus.
When did St. Andrew become a martyr?
St. Andrew, the first apostle, was crucified on an X shaped cross in Greece. We do not know the date but it was probably in the middle to late first century.
How did St. Andrew die?
Andrew was crucified on an X-shapped cross in Greece. He continued to preach for two days while hanging on the cross before he died.
When did St. Andrew die and live?
There are no records of when Andrew was born or when he died. He was probably about the same age as Jesus and was crucified in Greece probably in the middle of the first century.
Who killed St. Andrew?
St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles, was believed to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece around the year 60 AD. He requested to be crucified on a different type of cross than Jesus as he did not see himself worthy of dying in the same manner.
How did the apostle Andrew in the New Testament die?
According to tradition, the apostle Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross. He felt unworthy to be crucified on the same type of cross as Jesus, hence the unique shape. This manner of crucifixion is now known as the St. Andrew's Cross.
Where were St. Andrew's bones first buried?
St. Andrew's bones were first buried in Patras, Greece, at the site of his martyrdom. They were later brought to Constantinople before being taken to Amalfi, Italy, by Crusaders in the 13th century.
What countries did st Andrew go to and tell people about Jesus?
St. Andrew evangelized Greece. He was crucified by order of the Roman Governor at Patras in southern Greece on a cross which was in the form of an "X". This type of cross has long been known as "St. Andrew's cross." He was martyred during the reign of Nero, on November 30, 60 A.D.
What is St. Andrew famous for?
Andrew was the first person called by Our Lord to become an apostle. He preached the Gospel in Asia Minor, Greece and, possibly, in Russia. He was crucified in Greece on an x-shaped cross.
Who killed Saint Andrew?
Andrew was crucified by Roman soldiers in Greece.
