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Today (30. November) is the feast day of:
Andrew (d. c. 60) Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, a fisherman from
Capernaeum. First a disciple of John the Baptist, A. switched over to
follow Jesus and is of course one of the twelve apostles. It's not clear
what A. did after Pentecost. Some traditions say he preached in Scythia or
Epirus; Patras claims that A. was crucified there. An early medieval
forgery claims that A. founded the church of Constantinople, while ancient
legend also reports that he traveled to Ethiopia. Legend reports that his
relics were translated from Patras to Scotland by St. Rule in the eighth
century; Constantinople also claimed to have his body from an early time,
and the Constantinople relics were removed to Amalfi in 1204. Andrew is
the patron of both Scotland and Russia.
Shapur, Isaac, and companions (d. 339) Shapur was bishop of Beth-Nictor
and Isaac was bishop of Beth-Seleucia. Both were arrested, along with some
parishioners, in Shapur II's persecution. Their early acta (in Chaldaic)
report that the two bishops were interrogated and, when they spoke
slightingly of Zoroastrianism, were beaten and had their teeth knocked in.
The king then called together several recent apostates from Christianity
and made them stone Isaac to death; Shapur died in prison two days later.
The other martyrs in the group were flayed and killed off in other
interesting ways.
Attroban, Benjamin, Emming, Folkard, Gerwald, and Grisold (d. 782) This
group of priests had assisted Willehad's missionary efforts in Saxony.
They were caught and executed during Widukind's rebellion against
Charlemagne.
Joscius Roseus of St. Bertin (blessed) (d. 1186) This monk was noted for
his great devotion to the Ave Maria. At his death, it is reported that
roses grew from his mouth, and the Virgin Mary's name was written on one of
the leaves.
Andrew of Antioch (blessed) (d. 1348) This Andrew was a descendent of
Robert Guiscard. He became an Augustinian canon at the church of the Holy
Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Sent to Europe on a fundraising mission, he died
at Annecy (Savoy) with a great reputation for holiness.
Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice
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