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Andrew

In the readings on 2 Sundays so far.

Bulgarian icon of Saint Andrew holding a scroll, 19th century
Yoan of Gabrovo; photo by MrPanyGoff, 19th century

At a glance

In the readings
2 Sundays, 10 January 2027 to 19 September 2027
Gospel passages
Matthew 4:12–22 · Mark 13:28–37

Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.

The life of Andrew

Andrew of Bethsaida, Peter’s brother, first a disciple of John the Baptist and among the first to follow Jesus. He brought his brother to Christ, and tradition says he preached around the Black Sea and was martyred at Patras in Greece.

Born
In Bethsaida of Galilee ScriptureJohn 1:44
Died
Martyred by crucifixion at Patras in Achaia; later tradition says on an X-shaped cross Tradition
Family
  • Brother: Simon Peter ScriptureJohn 1:40
  • Father: Jonah (or John) ScriptureJohn 1:42

  1. A disciple of John the Baptist, he hears John call Jesus the Lamb of God and follows Jesus.

    ScriptureJohn 1:35–40

  2. He finds his brother Simon: “We have found the Messiah,” and brings him to Jesus.

    ScriptureJohn 1:41–42

  3. Jesus calls him and Peter from their nets: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

    ScriptureMatthew 4:18–20

  4. At the feeding of the five thousand he brings the boy with five loaves and two fish.

    ScriptureJohn 6:8–9

  5. With Philip he brings some Greeks who want to see Jesus.

    ScriptureJohn 12:20–22

  6. He asks Jesus privately, with Peter, James and John, about the signs of the end.

    ScriptureMark 13:3–4

  7. He preached in Scythia, around the Black Sea.

    TraditionEusebius, Church History 3.1

Remembered in the Church year

  • Feast of the Twelve Apostles30 June

Read it in the Bible

  • John 1:35–42 The first disciples
  • Matthew 4:18–22 The call by the sea

Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible); Eusebius, Church History.

Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.

Sundays with Andrew

  1. First Sunday after Holy Cross

    Gospel: Mark 13:28–37

    As one of “Peter, James, John and Andrew”: The four disciples who ask Jesus privately about the end (Mark 13:3).

  2. First Sunday after Denha

    Gospel: Matthew 4:12–22

    As one of “Peter and Andrew”: Brothers from Bethsaida who fished on the Sea of Galilee.

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About the icon

Saint Andrew the Apostle, Bulgarian icon. Yoan of Gabrovo; photo by MrPanyGoff, 19th century. CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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