Saint Andrew of Crete
Also known as: Andrew of Jerusalem; Andrew of Gortina; Andrea, Andreas
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
July 4
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Andrew of Crete, also known as Andrew of Jerusalem, Andrew of Gortina, or Andrea, was born around 660 in Damascus, Syria. At a young age, he became a monk at Mar Sabas, a renowned monastery near Jerusalem. He dedicated himself to a life of prayer, study, and asceticism. When Andrew was just 15 years old, he moved to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to continue his monastic journey....