A little late but, 30 November is the Feast Day of St. Andrew and many chapters around the country honor the memory of St. Andrew by various events. St. Andrew was the brother of St. Peter (Simon) and one of the Apostles of Christ. He is considered the founder and first Bishop of the Church of Byzantium (Constantinople / Istanbul). As such, he is the Patron Saint of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Andrew was a follower of St. John the Baptist, who called upon Andrew and St. John the Evangelist to become disciples of Christ. Andrew, who quickly accepted his calling, soon introduced his Brother Simon Peter to Christ and together, they served in his name. After the Resurrection, Andrew preached the Word of Christ in Eastern Europe and Asia Minor. St. Andrew was eventually martyred for preaching the Christian Religion. He was respected enough to be allowed to request his own method of crucifixion. Andrew felt that he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Christ and asked to be bound to what is called a crux decussate or saltire (x-shaped) cross, which has come to be known as the Cross of St. Andrew.
Sometime during the 10
th century, St. Andrew became the Patron saint of Scotland. Possible due to several legends of relics being brought to the site of the current town of St. Andrew from Constantinople. The most popular legend states that in 832 AD, Angus II led his army into battle near East Lothian. One the eve of battle, Angus vowed in prayer that if he was granted victory, he would name St. Andrew the Patron Stain of Scotland. That morning, it is said that the white clouds in the sky formed a X shape in the sky. Angus and his army, inferior in size to the enemy were emboldened by wehat they believed to be a divine sign and fought to victory. Thus the White saltire on a blue background became the Colors of Scotland.
A little late but, 30 November is the Feast Day of St. Andrew and many chapters around the country honor the memory of St. Andrew by various events. St. Andrew was the brother of St. Peter (Simon) and one of the Apostles of Christ. He is considered the founder and first Bishop of the Church of Byzantium (Constantinople / Istanbul). As such, he is the Patron Saint of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Andrew was a follower of St. John the Baptist, who called upon Andrew and St. John the Evangelist to become disciples of Christ. Andrew, who quickly accepted his calling, soon introduced his Brother Simon Peter to Christ and together, they served in his name. After the Resurrection, Andrew preached the Word of Christ in Eastern Europe and Asia Minor. St. Andrew was eventually martyred for preaching the Christian Religion. He was respected enough to be allowed to request his own method of crucifixion. Andrew felt that he was unworthy to be crucified in the same manner as Christ and asked to be bound to what is called a crux decussate or saltire (x-shaped) cross, which has come to be known as the Cross of St. Andrew. 
Sometime during the 10th century, St. Andrew became the Patron saint of Scotland. Possible due to several legends of relics being brought to the site of the current town of St. Andrew from Constantinople. The most popular legend states that in 832 AD, Angus II led his army into battle near East Lothian. One the eve of battle, Angus vowed in prayer that if he was granted victory, he would name St. Andrew the Patron Stain of Scotland. That morning, it is said that the white clouds in the sky formed a X shape in the sky. Angus and his army, inferior in size to the enemy were emboldened by wehat they believed to be a divine sign and fought to victory. Thus the White saltire on a blue background became the Colors of Scotland. 