Andrew of Crete

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noun

1. a.d. c650–730, Greek poet and Orthodox archbishop of Crete.

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Example Sentences

The earliest reference to the locality known as Krisis occurs in the narrative of the martyrdom of S. Andrew of Crete given by Symeon Metaphrastes,150 who flourished in the latter part of the ninth century.

From Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture by Van Millingen, Alexander

In 1350 Stephen of Novgorod came 'to kiss' the relics of S. Andrew of Crete, and describes the convent as 'very beautiful.'

From Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture by Van Millingen, Alexander