Saint Andrew

The capital is difficult to interpret in view of the many gaps in its reliefs.
The narrative of Saint Andrew begins on the south side of the capital with the conversion of Maximilla – the wife of the governor of Patras –, who kneels at the feet of the Saint. Andrew is subsequently taken prisoner and led before the governor Aegeas: he is the crowned figure sitting in the corner, who turns towards the east side.
The representation on the north side is too damaged to permit any secure interpretation. Presumably however the figure in question is that of Andrew in prison.
The last scene shows the two executioners fastening the saint to the cross. A palm frond as the attribute of martyrdom can be seen in the background.
The larger part of the relief disintegrated as a result of natural weathering of the stone in 2011, but most fragments were recovered and re-assembled during the restoration in 2014.

Saint Andrew apostle martydrom Maximilla governor Patras Aegeas crucifixion imprisonment