Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Martyrdom of Andrew

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

Andrew was the brother of Peter. He preached the gospel to many Asiatic nations; but on his arrival at Edessa he was taken and crucified on a cross, the two ends of which were fixed transversely in the ground. Hence … Continue reading →

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The Martyrdom of Matthias

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Ecclesiastical History

Matthias of whom less is known than of most of the other disciples, was elected to fill the vacant place of Judas. He was stoned at Jerusalem and then beheaded.

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