British American Group - Saint Andrew

In Christian tradition, Saint Andrew is a Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter. Andrew was born at Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee (John 1:44). He had been a disciple of John the Baptist (John 1:37-40) and was one of the first to follow Jesus.

Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and like St. George of England, he was also the patron saint in the folklore of other countries such as Greece, Russia, and Romania. He was also the patron saint of Prussia (Germany).

The blue flag of Scotland features a white saltire in commemoration of the shape of St Andrew's cross.

St Andrew's Day is Scotland's National Day, observed annually on November 30.

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