RELIGION
The Constitution ofGreece
An estimated 97% of Greek citizens identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church.
The history of the Greek Orthodox Church has its roots in Saint Andrew the Apostle. Andrew was one of the twelve Apostles and is known as the "Protocletus" (the First Called) because he was the first Apostle to be summoned by Jesus into His service.
Andrew and his brother Peter made their living as fishermen on theSea of Galilee . Both men became Apostles, and while Peter symbolically came to represent the Church of the West, Andrew likewise represents the Church of the East.
Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras,Greece
The Constitution of
An estimated 97% of Greek citizens identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church.
The history of the Greek Orthodox Church has its roots in Saint Andrew the Apostle. Andrew was one of the twelve Apostles and is known as the "Protocletus" (the First Called) because he was the first Apostle to be summoned by Jesus into His service.
Andrew and his brother Peter made their living as fishermen on the
Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion at the city of Patras,
Saint Andrew the Apostle
