Saint Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of Fishermen and Scotland. Andrew is known as the first Apostle. He was killed by being crucified on a saltire, or x-shaped cross, for baptizing Maximilla, the wife of the Roman governor of Patras. His symbol, the saltire, is featured on the flag of Scotland, where he established the Church of Saint Andrew.
Prayer to St. Andrew
O Glorious St. Andrew, you were the first to recognize and follow the Lamb of God. With your friend St. John you remained with Jesus for that first day, for your entire life, and now throughout eternity. As you led your brother St. Peter to Christ, and many others after him, draw us also to Him. Teach us to lead others to Christ solely out of love for Him, and dedication in His service. Help us to learn the lesson of the Cross and to carry our daily crosses without complaint sothat they may carry us to Jesus. Amen.
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Prayers to Saint Andrew
We humbly beseech Thy Majesty. OLord, that as the blessed ApostleAndrew was once a teacher and rulerof Thy Church, so he may ever beour advocate with Thee. Through ourLord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
O CHRIST, our Lord, Who didstbeautify the most blessed Andrewwith the grace of apostleship, and thecrown of martyrdom, by granting tohim this special gift, that by preachingthe mystery of the cross, he shouldmerit death on the cross; grant us tobecome most true lovers of Thy holycross, and, denying ourselves, to takeup our cross and follow Thee; that bysharing Thy sufferings in this life, wemay deserve the happiness ofobtaining life everlasting.Amen.
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