Andrew, and Saint Andrew the Apostle - is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, is the brother of the Apostle Peter.He was crucified on the cross, called the Cross of St. Andrew and turned into a shrine.But first things first.
Andrew
John the Baptist to Jesus sent two brothers - Peter and Andrew.The latter was the closest disciple of Christ.That is why it was christened Andrew.He, along with the other disciples of Jesus I watched the crucifixion of his teacher, and witnessed this miracle: Jesus is risen!
According to the Bible, each of the twelve disciples of Jesus went on to preach his teachings.First-Called went east.He traveled for a long time, visited many countries and cities, the last of which was in Patras, Greece.It was here that St. Andrew was created many different miracles that prompted local residents to take a decision about baptism.
governor of Patras called Aegeatos did not heed the teachings of Andrew and remained a staunch pagan, calling Andrew preaching madness.On his orders the apostle Andrew was executed.His deathbed was the so-called cross of St. Andrew.On it the Apostle was crucified.According to tradition, Andrew was crucified alive and conscious for three days.During this time he taught the people.First-Called was martyred after the prayer was uttered about God, so he took to himself a martyr.
What does the cross of St. Andrew?
It Apostle Andrew is the link between the Orthodox Church and the Church of Constantinople.On the territory of the future apostle of Ancient Rus left pectoral cross, preaching Christianity.He paid his belief in the pagan.
Ever since the Russian Emperor Peter I the Great St. Andrew became the patron saint of St. Petersburg, and the cross - the symbol of the Russian fleet.It was he who was captured on the St. Andrew's flag (blue cross on a white flag).
not only as a miracle!
Cross of St. Andrew can be called a miracle of God!Today, a lot of Christian believers daily worship before him, asking for help in solving various problems.And for good reason.Apostle Andrew hears and sees the pain of living in their hearts, and ask the Lord to send down help these people.Obsessed with perfume or terminally ill people who come to the cross healed.
Where is the cross of St. Andrew?
course, where was martyred Apostle Andrew, that is in the city of Patras in Greece.Cross was transferred there with great honor in January 1980.Today, he is in a specially equipped ark in the new church, which is dedicated to the Apostle Andrew.
What made the cross of St. Andrew?
From the olive tree, which grows in the area of Achaia.When the cross was discovered in Marseilles, the researchers conducted a special study and found to belong precisely to the era, which was crucified Apostle Andrew.Also, the scientists were able to prove that the material from which made the cross, it is the olive tree growing in Achaia.
