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In the Bible, [[Saint Andrew|Andrew]] is one of the earliest disciples of [[Jesus]] and one of the apostles. According to legend, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a [[saltire]]. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of [[Russia]], [[Scotland]], and the city of [[Patras]] in [[Greece]], where he was martyred. |
In the Bible, [[Saint Andrew|Andrew]] is one of the earliest disciples of [[Jesus]] and one of the apostles. According to legend, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a [[saltire]]. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of [[Russia]], [[Scotland]], and the city of [[Patras]] in [[Greece]], where he was martyred. |
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==Andrew Leech== |
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This is the best Andrew ever he is really smart and he is so cool he will beat you at anything. If you disagree your mom will get capped. |
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Revision as of 16:47, 15 November 2006
Andrew is one form of a given name common in many countries. Other names include Andreas, Andrés, André, and even Andrea. Andrew is a popular name in the United States. It was among the top ten most popular names for baby boys during the 1990s, but has since gone down in popularity.
History
Andrew derived from the Greek name Ανδρεας, which is the equivalent to Andreas. Ανδρεας comes from ανηρ (aner) "man" and ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
In the Bible, Andrew is one of the earliest disciples of Jesus and one of the apostles. According to legend, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, known as a saltire. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Russia, Scotland, and the city of Patras in Greece, where he was martyred.
Andrew Leech
This is the best Andrew ever he is really smart and he is so cool he will beat you at anything. If you disagree your mom will get capped.