St Andrews (disambiguation) facts for kids

The name St Andrew, St. Andrews or St. Andrew's is used for many places and groups around the world. They are all named after Saint Andrew, an important Christian saint. He was one of the New Testament's Twelve Apostles, who were special followers of Jesus.

Who Was Saint Andrew?

Saint Andrew was one of the first people to follow Jesus. He was a fisherman from a town called Bethsaida. He is known for bringing his brother, Simon Peter, to meet Jesus. Andrew is a very important saint in many Christian churches. He is especially honored in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.

Saint Andrew is the patron saint of several countries. These include Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania. A patron saint is like a special protector or guide for a place or group of people.

Other Saints Named Andrew

While the most famous is the Apostle, other saints also share this name. Some of them include:

• Saint Andrew Corsini
• Saint Andrew of Crete
• Saint Andrew Fool of Christ, who lived in the 900s in Byzantium. He is honored by the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Places Named After Saint Andrew

Many places and institutions around the world are named after Saint Andrew. This shows how widely he is respected.

In the British Isles and Europe

• The Saint Andrew's Cross is also called a saltire. It is the national Flag of Scotland. It is also used as the current Russian naval ensign (a special flag for ships).
• The Royal Burgh of St Andrews is a town on the coast of Fife, Scotland. It is very famous for golf.
• The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is a world-famous golf club. It is located in the town of St Andrews.
• The University of St Andrews is a well-known university in Fife, Scotland.
• Saint Andrew's High School is a Catholic high school near Glasgow, Scotland.
• St Andrews is the home stadium for the Birmingham City football club in England.
• St. Andrew's College (Dublin) is a private international school in Dublin, Ireland.

In North America

• St. Andrews, South Carolina is a city in South Carolina, United States.
• St. Andrews-by-the-Sea is a town in New Brunswick, Canada.
• St Andrews is a town in Manitoba, Canada.
• St. Andrew's School is a boarding school in Middletown, Delaware, in the U.S.
• St. Andrew's College is an all-boys boarding school in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.
• Saint Andrew Parish is the name of several parishes (local church areas) in the Caribbean.

In Australia, New Zealand, and Japan

• St Andrews is a suburb of Sydney, Australia.
• St Andrews is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
• St Andrews is a town in South Canterbury, New Zealand.
• St. Andrew's University is a university in Izumi, Japan.

Other Places Around the World

• In Egypt, St. Andrew's United Church in Cairo serves many people from Western countries and Africa.
• St Andrew's Church, Jerusalem is located in Israel.
• St. Andrew's is a district in St. Julian's, Malta.
• The Church of Saint Andrew, Tangier is in Morocco.

See also

• San Andreas (a different name, often confused)