Definition

Proper noun 1. Saint Andrew: In the New Testament, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He is identified as the brother of Simon Peter. He is also the patron saint of Scotland.

Usage Notes

• Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific person and saint, "Saint Andrew" is always capitalized.
• Context: The term is primarily used in religious, historical, and cultural contexts, especially when discussing early Christianity, the Apostles, or Scottish national identity and symbolism (e.g., the flag of Scotland, the Saltire, is also known as the Cross of Saint Andrew).

Examples of Usage

• Religious/Historical Context:
  • According to the Gospels, Saint Andrew was a fisherman before becoming an apostle.
  • The feast day of Saint Andrew is celebrated on November 30th.
• Cultural/National Context:
  • The national flag of Scotland features the Saint Andrew's Cross.
  • Many churches and cathedrals across the world are dedicated to Saint Andrew.

Advanced Usage

• "St. Andrew's Day": The feast day of Saint Andrew, celebrated as a national day in Scotland on November 30th.
  • They held a traditional ceilidh for St. Andrew's Day.

Variants and Related Words

• St. Andrew: A common abbreviated form of "Saint Andrew".
• Andrew: The name of the saint without the title.
• Apostle: A title for the twelve primary disciples of Jesus, including Andrew.
• Patron saint: A saint chosen as a special guardian or protector, as Andrew is for Scotland.

Synonyms

• Apostle Andrew
• Andrew the Apostle

Related Phrases and Symbols

• The Saltire / The Saint Andrew's Cross: A white diagonal cross on a blue background, representing the cross on which Saint Andrew was supposedly martyred and now the flag of Scotland.
  • The Saltire flew above the castle.
• The Order of Saint Andrew: A chivalric order, or a reference to awards and honors named after the saint in various countries.

Noun

1. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland