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'''Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Clifton, Virginia. Dedicated to [[ | '''Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Clifton, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Saint Andrew the Apostle]], the first-called disciple and brother of Saint Peter, martyred on an X-shaped cross, the parish serves a growing suburban community in western Fairfax County. It emphasizes Eucharistic devotion, faith formation, and charitable outreach. | ||
Established in 1982 to accommodate population growth in the Clifton and Centreville areas, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church building in 1991. | Established in 1982 to accommodate population growth in the Clifton and Centreville areas, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local schools before dedicating its current church building in 1991. Saint Andrew the Apostle continues to offer daily Masses, [[perpetual adoration]] opportunities, and a range of ministries supporting families and spiritual growth. | ||
The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through annual celebrations on November 30 and promotes missionary discipleship in a modern setting. | The parish community fosters devotion to its patron through annual celebrations on November 30 and promotes missionary discipleship in a modern setting. | ||
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==Art and devotional features== | ==Art and devotional features== | ||
The parish includes devotional areas honoring Our Lady of Fatima and Saint Joseph, reflecting popular piety among parishioners. | The parish includes devotional areas honoring [[Our Lady of Fatima]] and [[Saint Joseph]], reflecting popular piety among parishioners. | ||
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. | Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources. | ||