“In his case it was a diagonal or X-shaped cross, which has thus come to be known as ‘St. Andrew’s cross.’ “This is what the apostle is claimed to have said on that occasion, according ...

Andrew was one of the original 12 apostles of Christ, and the brother of another apostle, Simon Peter ... kept at the site that is now the town of St Andrews. A chapel was built to house the ...

St. George of England and St. Andrew of Scotland. The Apostle Andrew St. Andrew is mentioned in all four Gospel accounts and in Acts. Andrew was first a disciple of John the Baptist (John 1:40 ...

Here is why we celebrate St Andrew's Day and why we have Andrew the Apostle as our patron saint. St Andrews Day is celebrated in Scotland as Andrew the Apostle is the country's patron saint.

It's that time of year again when people across Scotland celebrate the country's heritage and patron saint, Andrew the Apostle. While Saint Andrew is strongly associated with Scotland and its flag ...