In this painting by Greek artist Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1541-1614) who became known as "El Greco" during his work in Toledo, Spain, the Apostle Andrew is depicted carrying a cross symbolic of his ...

Today is the Feast of St. Andrew, one of the original Twelve Apostles. Andrew was the brother of Peter, and both were fishermen. In the Gospels of Matthew (4:18-20) and Mark (1:16-17), they are both ...

The Apostle Andrew the First-called is considered one of the closest disciples of Jesus Christ and the first to respond to his call. In the Christian tradition, he is revered as a preacher who brought ...

The Apostle Andrew the First-Called, the first disciple of Christ and the patron saint of Russia, remains a symbol of missionary work, spiritual service and continuity of the Orthodox tradition. His ...

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah.” (John 1:40–41) Andrew was a ...

On Monday Nov. 30, Catholics worldwide will celebrate the feast day of St. Andrew, apostle and martyr. A fisherman from Bethsaida and brother of Simon Peter, St. Andrew is said to have spread ...

Jul. 24—Overshadowed by his younger brother Peter, the Apostle Andrew nonetheless distinguished himself as a wide-ranging evangelist who spread the Gospel in numerous nations. The Revs. Terry Pugh, ...