Andrew

Peter's brother, Andrew first followed John the Baptist before becoming Christ's disciple.Andrew's Greek name (Ἀνδρέας, 'manly') was common in Hellenistic regions. From Bethsaida, a fishing village on Galilee's northern shore, Andrew and Peter operated a fishing partnership with Zebedee's sons. Early church tradition claims Andrew preached in Scythia (modern Ukraine/Russia) and was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece—the 'St. Andrew's Cross.' His consistent pattern of bringing others to Jesus—his brother Peter, the lad with loaves and fishes, certain Greeks seeking the Lord—characterizes his ministry.