St. Andrew was born in Bethsaida. He was a disciple of John the Baptist before becoming a follower of Christ to whom he brought his brother, Peter. He and Philip presented the Gentiles to Christ. He preached in Scythia, Sogdiana, and Colchis. Others say he also labored in Greece and is even believed to have gone as far as Russia, Poland, and Byzantium. He is the one who pointed the boy carrying the loaves and fishes to Christ. He was martyred at Patras on a cross in the form of an X.
FEAST DAY: November 30
PATRON OF: Fishermen
ST. ANDREW MEDAL
Responsorial Psalm
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
QUIZ
Yesterday’s Answer-
True
Today’s Question-
In the greeting of the “Hail Mary,” God himself lifts up the lowliness of Mary and exults her.
True or false?
