St. andrew the apostle facts for kids

Saint Andrew the Apostle, or simply St Andrew, was Jesus Christ’s first disciple.

St andrew patron saint of

St andrew patron saint of

Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Ukraine and several other countries.

10 facts about st andrew

10 Facts about St. Andrew.

One of the Twelve Apostles, Saint Andrew was the brother of Saint Peter.

He preached the teachings of Jesus around the globe before being crucified in Greece on 30 November 60 AD.

St Andrew is commonly associated with Scotland: Andrew died by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross, which is now represented by the white cross of the Scottish flag.

But the saint’s significance stretches far beyond Scottish shores.

People from many places all over the world hold St Andrew in the highest regard because of his teachings and endeavours. He is the patron saint of 6 countries and several cities.

And yet despite featuring prominently in the Bible, relatively little is known about him.

In light of that, here are 10 facts about St Andrew’s life and legacy.

1. He was born in Israel

St Andrew was born between 5 and 10 AD in Bethsaida in Galilee, in what is now Israel.

He was the son of Jonah, and his brother, Simon Peter, would later become St Peter.

Throughout his life, St Andr