Saint Andrew

Saint Andrew Facts & Quotes

• St Andrew is also the patron saint of Romania, Greece, and Russia.
• St Andrew is believed to have died on a diagonally-transverse cross which came to be known as St Andrew's Cross.
• St Andrew's flag is also the flag of Scotland. It is a diagonal white cross on a blue background.
• St Andrew was crucified by Romans in Patras, Greece. Remnants of the cross are now in the St Andrew's Cathedral in Patras while his remains lie in Amalfi, Italy.
• Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind. ― Winston S. Churchill

In the News and Trending for Saint Andrew

Saint Andrew Top Events and Things to Do

• Visit the Saint’s namesake town on the Fife coast of Scotland and explore St Andrews Cathedral. There is also a St Andrews Cathedral in Patras, Greece that you can enjoy.
• Light up the November evening at Edinburgh’s Street of Light. The Royal Mile will be lit up to mark the start of the Christmas period in Scotland’s capital.
• Read a book! Scotland has many produced many popular authors. Our suggestions include:
  1) The Bridge by Iain Banks
  2) Morvern Callar by Alan Warner
  3) The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O’Farrell
• Watch a Scottish cinematic masterpiece. Try one of these Scottish films:
  1) The 39 Steps
  2) Trainspotting
  3) The Wickerman
• Listen to some of Scotland’s greatest musical talents. Enjoy listening to these popular Scottish artists:
  1) Screamadelica by Primal Scream
  2) This Is The Story by The Proclaimers
  3) Solid Air by John Martyn

Saint Andrew References and Related Sites