22/07/2025
🧠 Who was Saint Andrew? (A quick guide👇)
1. 🎣 Once a humble fisherman, Saint Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus.
2. 👬 He was Saint Peter’s brother and preached across Greece and Eastern Europe.
3. ❌ He was crucified on an X-shaped cross—now called St. Andrew’s Cross.
4. 🏛️ In 1208, his relics were brought to Amalfi and placed in the cathedral’s crypt.
5. ✨ Legend says his bones exude a holy liquid called “manna,” collected by priests to this day.
6. 🌊 Locals believe Saint Andrew protects Amalfi from storms, invasions, and misfortune.
So next time you see that statue in Piazza Duomo…
Know it’s not just art. It’s history, legend, and faith—carved in stone.
DM us for an unforgettable Vacation in Amalfi ⛱️🍋🌊