Therefore, Andrew was crucified on a diagonal cross on November 30, 60AD, and this X-shaped cross is the symbol of Scotland’s Saltire flag which commemorates his final day. By 1320, Saint Andrew ...

Nov. 30 is St Andrew's Day. Who was St. Andrew and why is he patron saint of Scotland? Patron saints In the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, a patron saint is a canonized historic holy person who ...

St Andrew appeared to King Angus in a dream promising him victory and on the day of the battle, an X symbol appeared in the sky, which was the symbol of St Andrew. He vowed that if they won ...