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Saint Andrew's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas, is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November. Saint Andrew is the disciple in the New Testament who introduced his brother, the Apostle Peter, to Jesus, the Messiah .
Nov 30, 2012 · Learn who St Andrew was, why he is the patron saint of Scotland and how people celebrate his day on 30 November. Find out about the history, traditions and food of St Andrew's Day with Newsround's guide.
Learn about St Andrew, the apostle who became Scotland's patron saint in 1320, and how his values are celebrated on 30 November. Discover the history, traditions and social enterprises of St Andrew's Day in Scotland and around the world.
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Apr 12, 2024 · St. Andrew (died 60/70 ce, Patras, Achaia [Greece]; feast day November 30) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and the brother of St. Peter. He is the patron saint of Scotland and of Russia . In the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), Peter and Andrew—whose Greek name means “manly”—were called from their fishing by Jesus to ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Elinor Evans
- Andrew was one of the apostles. Little is known about the life of St Andrew. A fisherman from Galilee – whose name in Greek means ‘manly’ – he was among the first of Jesus Christ’s 12 apostles along with his brother Peter.
- The saltire (diagonal cross) on the Scottish flag comes from Andrew’s execution. Around AD 60, Andrew was martyred by the Romans in the Greek city of Patras.
- There were other contenders for Scotland’s patron saint. During the Dark Ages, it looked as though another would have the best claim to the status Andrew eventually enjoyed.
- While St Andrew never came to Scotland, it is said that his remains did. Legend has it that St Regulus (also called Rule), a fourth-century monk in Patras, was told by an angel to hide some of Andrew’s bones.
Learn about the life, legend and legacy of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland and several other countries. Discover how he became the symbol of Scottish identity and culture through the Saltire Cross.
Learn about the history, traditions and events of St Andrew's Day, celebrated on 30 November in Scotland. Find out how to enjoy Scottish food, drink, music, culture and more on this special occasion.
