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The Church of Saint Andrew in Patras, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans...

According to Christian tradition, the Twelve Apostles (ΟΙΔΩΔΕΚΑΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΙ in Greek, meaning "messengers" or "ones who are sent") were the closest followers of Jesus Christ, chosen to spread his teachings and establish the early Christian Church. They 12 Apostles are traditionally named as: Peter Andrew James (the Greater) John Philip Bartholomew Matthew Thomas James (the Lesser...

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How many years apart are Peter and Andrew? I'd imagine Peter being 5-6 years older than Andrew.

Today we also celebrate the Holy Virginmartyr Iphigenia. Saint Iphigenia was born in Tocate of Pontus in 53 AD to pagan parents. They were all in time baptised by the hand of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. When Iphigenia was only 15 years old, there was a persecution by the Roman Emperor Nero and the young saint with her family were thrown into prison. Iphigenia was asked to denounce her faith, but she remained steadfast. The governor Marcus then resolved to torture the young saint. They uprooted her fingernails and toenails from which flowed a stream of blood. They then stripped her naked and cut off her breasts, arms, and legs – a torture so gruesome that the martyr lost her senses and fainted. The governor Marcus was saddened by what he did, however he was obliged to put her to death under Roman law. He approached her body with reverence and asked the saint for forgiveness. The holy one heard these words and opened her eyes and whispered “Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy on your servant” to which she gave up her pure soul to the Lord. The governor, amazed by the boldness and serenity of the saint, believed in Christ and confessed him publicly throughout all of Pontus. He then ordered her fragrant holy relics to be enshrined where the faithful could venerate them. May the Holy Virginmartyr intercede for us all + #saint #iphigenia #pontus #virginmartyr #martyr #emperor #nero #emperornero #roman #rome #romanemperor #asiaminor #governor #martyrdom #faith #christian #christianity #andrew #saintandrew #standrew #apostle #apostleandrew #baptise #baptize #baptism #orthodox (at Amasra, Black Sea, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTmHHKsxF7/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Sapete qual è il più grande difetto di Pistoia? I PISTOIESI. Senza di essi, sarebbe una città meravigliosa... #Pistoia #Toscana #tuscany #chiesa #church #santandrea #saintandrew #monumento #monument #architettura #architecture #capitaledellacultura2k17 #piccioni #pigeons #igerspistoia #piri #checaldo #sohot #spring #primavera #instapic #instaphoto #relax (presso Church of Sant' Andrea, Pistoia)

Today we also celebrate the Holy Virginmartyr Iphigenia. Saint Iphigenia was born in Tocate of Pontus in 53 AD to pagan parents. They were all in time baptised by the hand of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. When Iphigenia was only 15 years old, there was a persecution by the Roman Emperor Nero and the young saint with her family were thrown into prison. Iphigenia was asked to denounce her faith, but she remained steadfast. The governor Marcus then resolved to torture the young saint. They uprooted her fingernails and toenails from which flowed a stream of blood. They then stripped her naked and cut off her breasts, arms, and legs – a torture so gruesome that the martyr lost her senses and fainted. The governor Marcus was saddened by what he did, however he was obliged to put her to death under Roman law. He approached her body with reverence and asked the saint for forgiveness. The holy one heard these words and opened her eyes and whispered “Lord, Jesus Christ, have mercy on your servant” to which she gave up her pure soul to the Lord. The governor, amazed by the boldness and serenity of the saint, believed in Christ and confessed him publicly throughout all of Pontus. He then ordered her fragrant holy relics to be enshrined where the faithful could venerate them. May the Holy Virginmartyr intercede for us all + #saint #iphigenia #pontus #virginmartyr #martyr #emperor #nero #emperornero #roman #rome #romanemperor #asiaminor #governor #martyrdom #faith #christian #christianity #andrew #saintandrew #standrew #apostle #apostleandrew #baptise #baptize #baptism #orthodox #sophia https://www.instagram.com/p/BqOgN9slEnx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1of8lnae88d32