St. Andrews
Inside Paintings - North Wall
St. Andrews
1. Call to Discipleship
Biblical Reference: Matthew 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-18, John 1:35-42
Description: Andrew was a fisherman and the brother of Simon Peter. He was initially a disciple of John the Baptist and is noted for being one of the first to follow Jesus after John identified Him as the “Lamb of God.” Andrew then brought his brother Simon (Peter) to Jesus, telling him they had found the Messiah. Jesus called both Andrew and Peter to be His disciples, saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
2. Andrew’s Question at the Mount of Olives
Biblical Reference: Mark 13:3-4
Description: Andrew, along with Peter, James, and John, privately asked Jesus about the signs of the end times and the destruction of the Temple. This led to Jesus’ detailed prophetic discourse about the future, known as the Olivet Discourse.
3. Missionary Work
Historical Reference: Early Christian tradition
Description: After the resurrection and Pentecost, Andrew is believed to have travelled widely to preach the Gospel. According to tradition, he preached in regions such as Scythia (around the Black Sea), Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul), Greece, and possibly as far as present-day Ukraine and Russia. He is considered the patron saint of several countries, including Scotland and Russia.
4. Healing of wife Roman proconsul
Description: While in Patras, Andrew performed several miracles that strengthened the faith of the new converts. One notable miracle was the healing of Maximilla, the wife of the Roman proconsul Aegeates. This act of compassion and divine power not only converted Maximilla but also many others who witnessed or heard of the miracle, further spreading the Christian faith.
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Historical Reference: Content from Fr.Rijo
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6. Feeding of the Five Thousand
Historical Reference: Tradition and early Christian writings
Description: Andrew played a role in the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. When Jesus asked how they would feed the crowd, Andrew brought a boy to Jesus who had five barley loaves and two fish. Jesus then miraculously multiplied this small offering to feed the entire multitude.
7.Martyrdom of St. Andrew
Historical Reference: Early Christian writings and tradition
Description: St. Andrew was martyred in Patras, Greece, around AD 60. According to tradition, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a saltire or St. Andrew’s Cross, at his own request, feeling unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Jesus. He is said to have preached to the people for two days while hanging on the cross. His martyrdom is commemorated by various Christian traditions, and his relics have been venerated in different parts of the world.