Andronicus

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Andrónīkos (Ᾰ̓νδρόνῑκος),” composed of two elements: “anḗr ‎(ἀνήρ) andrós ‎(ἀνδρός)” (man ‘adult male,’ husband) plus “nī́kē ‎(νῑ́κη)” (victory, success). In turn, the name means “the ability of a man in victory, victorious man.” Andronicus of Pannonia (Greek: Ανδρόνικος) was a 1st-century Christian. In the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox traditions, Andronicus was one of the Seventy Apostles. Andronicus was made Bishop of Pannonia and preached the Gospel throughout the whole of Pannonia, together with Junia. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Andronicus died as a martyr. He and Junia are commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on May 17. In the Oriental Orthodox tradition, Andronicus departed in peace one day before the departure of Junia. He is commemorated on 22 Pashons in the Coptic Orthodox Church.