Apostle
Entrance of the Apostle Andrew into Georgia
New Calendar November 30 Old Calendar December 13
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Entrance of the Apostle Andrew into Georgia. Numbered among the apostles (of the Twelve or of the Seventy); commemorated with the apostolic Church. Feast day: November 30. Tradition noted: Georgian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Entrance of the Apostle Andrew into Georgia as a patron when they bear the name Entrance at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 30. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Entrance of the Apostle Andrew into Georgia, 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.