Saint Andrew

Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the patron saint of Scotland, Romania, Ukraine and several other countries. He was crucified on a cross that was turned sideways to look like an "X". The Saint Andrew's flag is the official flag of Scotland.
On St Andrew's Day, many people in Scotland wear a thistle.

Related pages
Twelve Apostles
The Cross of St. Andrew

References

Category:Early Christian saints
Category:Twelve Apostles
Category:1st-century births
Category:1st-century deaths