Apostle · 1st century
Andrew
Apostle Andrew, the First-Called
New Calendar November 30 Old Calendar December 13
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Andrew as first-called of the Twelve, brother of Peter, preacher in many lands according to tradition (Scythia, Byzantium, Achaia). He martyred at Patras. The years given for this life are 1st century. The New Calendar feast is November 30.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Patron of Scotland, Russia, Romania, Ukraine, fishermen, navy, because he was a fisherman before following Christ and he is linked to that land by his life and labours.
Prayer
O holy Andrew, 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.