The gospels present two distinct accounts of Andrew's call. John's gospel relates that he was a disciple of John the Baptist when he heard John speak of Jesus as 'the Lamb of God'. After spending time with Jesus, Andrew told his brother Simon that he'd found the Messiah. He brought Simon to Jesus, who renamed him Peter. Mark's gospel describes Jesus' seaside call to the two fishermen, who immediately dropped everything to follow Him. Either way, Andrew was among the first chosen to be an apostle.

During Jesus' ministry, Andrew figured prominently in the feeding of the five thousand as the apostle who found the boy with the basket of bread and fish. After Jesus' ascension, Andrew traveled to Greece and possibly Russia, thereby becoming those countries' patron. Scotland also claims St Andrew as patron, having obtained his relics in the fourth century. It is believed that he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, bound rather than nailed to prolong his suffering after first being scourged. Undaunted, Andrew continued preaching from the cross until he died two days later. His feast day is November 30. He is also patron of rope-makers, fishermen and single women; also thought to be of special help to those searching for their true calling in life.

This penny-sized, sterling silver St Andrew medal features a fish and an X-shaped cross; the scroll possibly represents an apocryphal writing called the Acts of St Andrew, describing his imprisonment and persecution. The 18 inch long, clasped stainless steel chain is rhodium plated to preserve the bright finish. Packaged in a green velvet hinged box.

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