Shrine to Saint Andrew in Edinburgh, Scotland

In an ornate display, the ancient remains of Saint Andrew are located in a corner of St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral. Saint Andrew was a follower of Jesus Christ, one of the original 12 apostles. He also happens to be the patron saint of Scotland and the device he was sacrificed on is featured on the country’s flag. This inverted white cross is called the Saltire, and this white “X” appears on the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom. There are competing stories as to how the shoulder…

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