1
An opponent accused Andreas before the proconsul Virinos, saying that he opposed the temples and ancient cults.
2
Soldiers came to arrest Andreas, but the brightness of his face terrified them.
3
The people prepared to defend him by force, but Andreas stopped them.
4
More soldiers were sent.
5
One of them drew a sword and suddenly cried out as a spirit within him protested against Virinos.
6
The spirit departed and the soldier fell dead.
7
Virinos arrived but for a time could not perceive Andreas.
8
Andreas identified himself.
9
Virinos accused him of sorcery and contempt for the civic cults.
10
Andreas prayed and restored the dead soldier.
11
The crowd praised Elohim.
12
Virinos threatened to expose Andreas to wild beasts.
13
The next morning Andreas was dragged to the stadium and beaten.
14
A fierce boar circled him but did not attack.
15
A bull driven by soldiers refused to harm him, killed its tormentors, and then fell dead.
16
A radiant messenger appeared to strengthen Andreas.
17
A leopard then attacked and killed Virinos's son.
18
Andreas prayed and raised the young man.
19
The crowd turned against Virinos, but Andreas restrained them from violence.
20
Virinos withdrew in humiliation.