He was Christ's first apostle.
Yes, St. Andrew, the brother of St. Simon Peter, was an apostle.
Andrew had at least one brother named Simon who would later be known as St. Peter.
St. Andrew was a fisherman, along with his brother Simon Peter, from the town of Bethsaida in Galilee. He was a disciple of St. John the Baptist and became the first apostle of Our Lord. He preached the Gospel in Asia Minor, Greece and, possibly, Russia. He was crucified on an x-shaped cross in Greece.
St. Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He preached the teachings of Jesus, performed miracles, and ultimately was martyred for his faith. He is known for spreading Christianity in Greece and Asia Minor.
St. Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of Greece, Russia and Scotland.
Yes, St. Andrew, the brother of St. Simon Peter, was an apostle.
Last names were not used as they did not exist. Andrew would have been known as Andrew Barjonah - Andrew son of Jonah.
Andrew's father was named Jonah but his mother's name is not known. There is no written record or tradition.
Andrew had at least one brother named Simon who would later be known as St. Peter.
St. Simon Peter was St. Andrew's brother.
St. George St. Andrew St. Patrick
St. Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles and he showed his love for God by faithfully following Jesus, spreading His teachings, and eventually being martyred for his faith. St. Andrew is known for his humility, kindness, and willingness to serve others as a way of demonstrating his love for God.
The feast of St. Andrew the Apostle is November 30.
St. Andrew's day is November 30.
The apostle Simon Peter as St. Andrew's brother.
St Andrew's Chippenham was created in 1085.
St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea was created in 1876.