Andrew the Scot
SaintAugust 22 · †877
Andrew the Scot († 877, Fiesole) — Saint. Feast day: 22 August.
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Andrew the Scot was a ninth-century Irish cleric of noble birth who traveled to Italy in 816. Serving as an archdeacon under Bishop Donatus, he became a prominent figure in Fiesole. He was widely recognized for his charitable nature and disciplined lifestyle, which led to his reputation as a healer. His religious contributions included the establishment of a local monastery and the restoration of the church at San Martino di Mensola.