Andrew worked as a fisherman in the town of Bethsaida in Galilee. At first, he was a disciple of St. John the Baptist, but later he followed Jesus, and encouraged his brother Simon Peter to also become a disciple of Jesus.
After the death of Jesus, Andrew is thought to have served as a missionary, and Greece and Russia are among the countries where he is said to have worked. However, it is unknown exactly where he preached or where he died.
Legend says that Andrew was tied to an X-shaped cross (also called a saltire cross) to prolong his suffering, and that he died after two days.
Andrew is the patron of Scotland (which includes his X-shaped cross on its national flag), Greece and Russia.
- Little Blue Book, Diocese of Saginaw