Personal veneration is available in the Chapel during the hour before the 11:30 a.m. Mass, offering quiet time for prayer and reflection.

St. Andrew the Apostle’s feast day is on November 30. In honor of his life and witness, the National Shrine will bring his relic from the Apparition Oratory to the Apparition Chapel for veneration that day.

All are welcome to attend and pray with this great Apostle on his Feast Day!

St. Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of St. Peter. He was among the first called by Jesus and quickly brought others to meet the Lord. Tradition holds that he preached the Gospel in many regions and remained faithful to Christ even unto martyrdom. His witness continues to inspire the faithful to share the Good News with others.