Andria the Apostle

religious figure

Andria the Apostle, also known as St. Andrew, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of several countries, including Scotland and Russia. According to Christian tradition, after the ascension of Christ, he was sent to spread the Gospel, and it is believed that he played a significant role in the early Christian community in Georgia, where he is credited with bringing Christianity to the region. His legacy includes the veneration of an icon that features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, which is considered a protector of the Georgian people.