Hierarch
Andrew of Crete
Saint Andrew, Archbishop of Crete
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
Andrew of Crete is remembered as Archbishop of Crete. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see. The New Calendar feast is October 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Andrew of Crete as a patron when they bear the name Andrew at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Andrew of Crete, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.