St. Andrew
St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. From what I have read of Andrew he has never actually visited
Scotland whilst alive. St Andrew's day is celebrated on November 30 every year. In addition to being the patron
saint of Scotland, he is also patron saint to such countries as Russia, Romania Sicily and Greece.
St. Andrew is of course Andrew, a disciple of Jesus Christ, in the Bible who is mentioned at some crucial times in
the life of Christ. He preached in the areas of modern day Turkey, Greece, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, parts of Russia
and modern day Belarus. He lived around the time of Christ and is mentioned in all four gospels. Andrew started
out as a disciple of John the Baptist and eventually followed Christ with John (John 1) He was deemed as one of
Christ's closest disciples and quite literally learned from the Messiah.
Andrew was martyred at Patras in modern day Greece by crucifixion on an X shaped cross. This was done at St
Andrew's request as he deemed himself unworthy to die on the same time of cross as the Christ. This is possibly
why the X shaped cross is linked to St Andrew. If we look at the top right hand side of the page we will see the St
Andrews Cross. (also commonly known as a Saltire)
Andrew became the patron saint of Scotland around the 10th century. There are numerable legends to suggest that
Andrew's relics were brought to Scotland and buried in the modern town of St. Andrews today. There are other
legends that suggest his relics are in Galloway in Southern Scotland.
St. Andrew is also mentioned in the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath (the Scots Declaration of Independence) with
the quote "the most gentle Saint Andrew, the Blessed Peter's brother, and desired him to keep them under his
protection as their patron forever."
God Bless
Uilleam Alba Mac Gafraidh
St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. From what I have read of Andrew he has never actually visited
Scotland whilst alive. St Andrew's day is celebrated on November 30 every year. In addition to being the patron
saint of Scotland, he is also patron saint to such countries as Russia, Romania Sicily and Greece.
St. Andrew is of course Andrew, a disciple of Jesus Christ, in the Bible who is mentioned at some crucial times in
the life of Christ. He preached in the areas of modern day Turkey, Greece, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, parts of Russia
and modern day Belarus. He lived around the time of Christ and is mentioned in all four gospels. Andrew started
out as a disciple of John the Baptist and eventually followed Christ with John (John 1) He was deemed as one of
Christ's closest disciples and quite literally learned from the Messiah.
Andrew was martyred at Patras in modern day Greece by crucifixion on an X shaped cross. This was done at St
Andrew's request as he deemed himself unworthy to die on the same time of cross as the Christ. This is possibly
why the X shaped cross is linked to St Andrew. If we look at the top right hand side of the page we will see the St
Andrews Cross. (also commonly known as a Saltire)
Andrew became the patron saint of Scotland around the 10th century. There are numerable legends to suggest that
Andrew's relics were brought to Scotland and buried in the modern town of St. Andrews today. There are other
legends that suggest his relics are in Galloway in Southern Scotland.
St. Andrew is also mentioned in the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath (the Scots Declaration of Independence) with
the quote "the most gentle Saint Andrew, the Blessed Peter's brother, and desired him to keep them under his
protection as their patron forever."
God Bless
Uilleam Alba Mac Gafraidh
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Scottish Christians
Defending the faith of Jesus Christ in Scotland
