Birthdate: 0005 AD
Birthplace: Galilee, Israel
Died: November 30, 0060
Andrew the Apostle, also known as Saint Andrew, was a fisherman who became one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. Initially a disciple of John the Baptist, he later followed Jesus. Andrew is known as the First-Called for recognizing Jesus as the Messiah and introducing his brother Simon Peter to him. According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, the Patriarch of Constantinople is regarded as Andrew’s apostolic successor.
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