Saint Andrew of Troas – Saint of the Day – May 15

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St. Andrew of Troas Biography

St. Andrew of Troas Profile. Born: unknown in Turkey, Europe. Worked in Turkey. Died: 250 AD in Turkey. Feast Day is celebrated on May 15.

The Memorial of St. Andrew of Troas – Saint of the Day

St. Andrew of Troas Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date

Date of Birth unknown
Country of Birth Turkey in Europe
Matrimony/Holy Orders Saints who were Not Married
Profession missionary
Place of Work Turkey
Date of Death 250 AD
Place of Death Turkey
Feast Day May 15
Beatification  
Canonization Canonized by Pre-Congregation
Patron Saint of  

Saint’s Biography

Saint Andrew of Troas was jailed for refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols during the persecutions of Decius. After one night in jail, a mob stirred up by the priests of Diana demanded that he and Saint Paul be delivered to them. The two were dragged out of town and executed.

Saint Andrew of Troas
St. Andrew of Troas


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