Andrew, The First Called Apostle
While his brother Peter headed to Rome, Andrew chose a different path through Greece, where his passionate preaching converted thousands in Achaia and Patras. His method of explaining complex spiritual concepts through simple parables resonated deeply with both peasants and philosophers. Local traditions and Eusebius’s writings tell us that Roman authorities finally arrested him. When offered a chance to renounce his faith, he refused and died on an X-shaped cross between 60-70 AD.
