Pope Benedict XVI: "Saint Andrew, the Protoclete"

Today, November 30, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Andrew (died 60 AD), the Lord’s first apostle, martyr for the faith, and patron saint of Scotland.  While John is not featured prominently in the New Testament (although is always listed within the first four disciples, signifying importance), we realize that his faith brought not only his brother, Simon Peter, to follow Jesus, but also many others.  Throughout his life, Andrew testified to the love and divinity of Christ, earning himself the martyr’s crown. 

Below, the text of the General Audience delivered by Pope Benedict XVI on June 14, 2006, entitled, "Andrew, the Protoclete."