St. Andrew

Series: "Saint Guardians”

Issuing country: Niue Island

Year: 2021

Face value: 1 dollar

Weight: 15.55 g (1/2 oz)

Size: 33.00 mm

Metal: 999 silver

Quality: oxidized surface, gilding

Circulation: 333 pcs.

St. Andrew (Apostle Andrew the First Called). The name Andrew comes from the ancient Greek word ἀνήρ (anēr) - "man", which in the genitive case sounded ἀνδρός (andrós). It is also associated with the word ἀνδρεία (andrèia), which means "brave, important". Many biblical events and miracles are associated with the name of St. Andrew, one of the first disciples of Christ, and there are many folk tales and legends. The Apostle is considered the founder of the Church of Christ in Byzantium - the Church of Constantinople - the Mother. Andrew the First-Called also visited the lands of the Slavs, the Kyiv Mountains, where he foretold the founding of the blessed city of Kyiv. According to Christian legend, St. Andrew was called the First-Called because he was the first of the 12 apostles and disciples of Jesus Christ. The Bible says that Andrew the First-Called witnessed God's services, as well as the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection. Every year on December 13, Christians honor the memory of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. The people call this holiday Kalita. The saint is highly revered by the people, he is considered the patron saint of sailors and all travelers by sea.