Sicilian Culture: Roman Catholic Patron Saint Andrew

St. Andrew

Patron Saint of Fishermen
Feast Day Celebrated on November 30

Died November 30, 60 AD

Andew was a common among the Jews from the 2nd to 3rd century BC. St. Andrew, was one of the Twelve Apostles. He was the son of Jonah, or John and born in Bethsaida of Galilee. He was also the brother of Simon Peter and both were fishermen.

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