Eastern Orthodox Saint: Andrew

Born in the early 1st century, Andrew was the brother of the saint Simon Paul, son of John. He was first a deciple to John the baptist and then later to Jesus the Messiah. He was closely attached to Jesus. Andrew was the founder and first bishop of The Church of Byzantium and the patron saint of Ireland. Andrew was martyred by crusifiction. Before he died he asked to have the cross turned like an X because he deemed himself unworthy of dieing like Jesus. The Cross of St. Andrew is on on Scottish flag today.