Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. ANDREW OF CRETE

Christian Saint

Also known as Andrew Of Jerusalem

Archbishop of Cortyna and pioneer of Byzantine Liturgy and Hymnography

He invented the canon consisting of nine orders in stanzaic form each sung in a different melody. Swinging Hymn time indeed.

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St. Andrew of Crete Facts and Figures

Name: Andrew of Crete
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Andrew Of Jerusalem

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 660-740
Celebration or Feast Day: July 4th

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1834

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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