During enemy siege, Andrew and his disciple Epiphanus witnessed a vision of the Virgin Mary in the Blachernae church extending protection over the city, after which the attackers retreated. This led to the Orthodox feast of Protection of the Theotokos.
Prophesied that God will raise a just king from poverty who abolishes war, brings charity, and creates unprecedented peace. Swords will become agricultural tools; people will live in fullness, relying on earthly things. The king will defeat foes, restore churches, expel non-converts, and distribute hidden wealth, ushering 32 years of prosperity. Afterward, misfortunes start and Antichrists reign begins.