Martyrdom of Andrew

martyrdom · 60–70 · Patras

The Acts of Andrew has the apostle of Scythia and Byzantium end at Patras in Achaia, bound — not nailed — to a cross shaped like an X, preaching from it for two days. The Orthodox world keeps him as the First-Called; his cross became Scotland's flag.

The First-Called bound to his cross at Patras.

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OrthodoxWiki — Apostle Andrew