Nov 30
St. Andrew was the first of the disciples to be called by Jesus. He is the brother of St. Peter, and was a fisherman. After the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, he travelled through Asia Minor and Greece, bringing the Word of God to the people. He was martyred under the Roman Governor, Aegeas in Achaiea. According to tradition, he was crucified, being bound, not nailed to an “X” shaped cross to prolong his suffering.
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Troparion (Tone 4)
- Andrew, first-called of the Apostles
- and brother of the foremost disciple,
- entreat the Master of all
- to grant peace to the world
- and to our souls great mercy.
Kontakion (Tone 2)
- Let us praise Andrew, the herald of God,
- the namesake of courage,
- the first-called of the Savior’s disciples
- and the brother of Peter.
- As he once called to his brother, he now cries out to us:
- “Come, for we have found the One whom the world desires!”
http://orthodoxwiki.org/Apostle_Andrew
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