Saint Andrew, one of Jesus' first apostles and brother of Peter, is a central figure in Christianity. Originally from Bethsaida, in Galilee, he was a fisherman before following the Messiah. His story is steeped in devotion and sacrifice: he was the one who presented the young man with the loaves and fishes to Jesus, an episode that led to the miracle of the multiplication. Tradition has it that he preached the Gospel in various regions, including Scythia, Thrace, and Achaea, where he suffered martyrdom in Patras, crucified on an X-shaped cross, hence the name "Saint Andrew's Cross". He is venerated as the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania, as well as of fishermen and butchers. His feast day is November 30, the day on which his unwavering faith and his fundamental role in spreading Christianity are celebrated.