In Patras, right in the center of the city lies the Temple of Agios Andreas.

This sacred temple was built to honor Apostle Andrew, who is the patron saint of Patras.

The Apostle Andrew, being one of the 12 Apostles of Christ, preached Christianity in many parts of the world. During his passage from Patras, the Romans arrested and crucified him. According to tradition, the Christian church was constructed at the point where Apostle Andreas (which the church proclaimed St.) was martyred.

Nowadays in this point there are two churches, the old and the new church of St. Andrew.

The old church was built between 1836 and 1843, and it is also probably built on older ruins. The tomb of the Apostle Andrew can be found in the church.

Right next to the old church is the new Sacred Temple of Agios Andreas that was inaugurated in 1974. Its size is impressive, with a total of 2500 square meters where it can host more than 7 thousand people. Here is also where St. Andrea's skull is kept.

On the day of the feast of St. Andrew (November 30), the church is a destination for numerous Orthodox faithful people from around the world.