Andrew the Apostle

Summary

Andrew the Apostle is a human biblical figure^[1]. His place of birth was Bethsaida^[2]. He was born on 6 BC^[3]. He died in Patras^[4]. He died on November 30, 60^[5]. He worked as a preacher^[6], missionary^[7], and fisher^[8]. He ranks in the top 6% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,046 views/month).^[9]

Key Facts

• Andrew the Apostle was born in Bethsaida^[2].
• Andrew the Apostle died in Patras^[4].
• Andrew the Apostle was born on 6 BC^[3].
• Andrew the Apostle died on November 30, 60^[5].
• Andrew the Apostle is buried at Church of the Holy Apostles^[10].
• Andrew the Apostle held citizenship in Ancient Rome^[11].
• Andrew the Apostle is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group^[12].
• Andrew the Apostle worked as a preacher^[6].
• Andrew the Apostle worked as a missionary^[7].
• Andrew the Apostle's professions included fisher^[8].
• Andrew the Apostle held the position of Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople^[13].
• Andrew the Apostle held the position of apostle^[14].
• Andrew the Apostle's religion is recorded as Christianity^[15].
• Andrew the Apostle's religion is recorded as Judaism^[16].
• Andrew the Apostle is recorded as male^[17].
• Andrew the Apostle's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure^[18].
• Andrew the Apostle is part of Twelve Apostles^[19].
• Andrew the Apostle's Commons category is recorded as Saint Andrew^[20].
• Andrew the Apostle's canonization status is recorded as saint^[21].
• Andrew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Sinop^[22].
• Andrew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Pontus^[23].
• Andrew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Scythia^[24].
• Andrew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Veliky Novgorod^[25].
• Andrew the Apostle's residence is recorded as Rome^[26].
• Andrew the Apostle's given name is recorded as Andreas^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Andrew the Apostle was born in Bethsaida^[2]. He was born on 6 BC^[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group^[12].

Education

Andrew the Apostle studied under Jesus Christ^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include preacher^[6], missionary^[7], and fisher^[8]. Positions held include Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople^[13], an Orthodox episcopal title^[29] and apostle^[14], an Eastern Orthodox saint titles^[30].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity^[15], a major religious group^[31], founded in 0033^[32] and Judaism^[16], a religion^[33], founded in -0500^[34].

Death and Burial

Andrew the Apostle died on November 30, 60^[5]. He died in Patras^[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Holy Apostles^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Andrew the Apostle include Edward VIII^[35], a military personnel^[36], 1894–1972^[37], of United Kingdom^[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[39]; Verka Serduchka^[40], a singer^[41], b. 1973^[42], of Soviet Union^[43], awarded the People's Artist of Ukraine^[44]; Andrii Yermak^[45], a politician^[46], b. 1971^[47], of Soviet Union^[48], awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland^[49], specialised in politician^[50]; Andrei Mironov^[51], an actor^[52], 1941–1987^[53], of Soviet Union^[54], awarded the Medal "For Labour Valour"^[55]; saltire^[56], a crosses in heraldry^[57]; Borgund Stave Church^[58], a cultural property^[59], in Norway^[60], founded in 1101^[61]; Peterborough Cathedral^[62]; and Saint Andrew's Cross^[63].

Why It Matters

Andrew the Apostle ranks in the top 6% of human_biblical_figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,046 views/month).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[64] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[65]

Entities named for him include Edward VIII^[35], a military personnel^[36], 1894–1972^[37], of United Kingdom^[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece^[39]; Verka Serduchka^[40], a singer^[41], b. 1973^[42], of Soviet Union^[43], awarded the People's Artist of Ukraine^[44]; Andrii Yermak^[45], a politician^[46], b. 1971^[47], of Soviet Union^[48], awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland^[49], specialised in politician^[50]; Andrei Mironov^[51], an actor^[52], 1941–1987^[53], of Soviet Union^[54], awarded the Medal "For Labour Valour"^[55]; saltire^[56], a crosses in heraldry^[57]; and Borgund Stave Church^[58], a cultural property^[59], in Norway^[60], founded in 1101^[61].

FAQs

Where was Andrew the Apostle born?

Andrew the Apostle was born in Bethsaida^[2].

Where did Andrew the Apostle die?

Andrew the Apostle passed away in Patras^[4].

What did Andrew the Apostle do for work?

Andrew the Apostle worked as preacher^[6], missionary^[7], and fisher^[8].