Saint Andrew's Day | |
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Observed by | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church (traditional holy day of precept) Anglican Communion Presbyterianism Patronal feast of Scotland |
Type | Religious National (in Scotland and Romania) |
Celebrations | Bank holiday (in Scotland, in Romania) |
Date | 30 November (Western/Eastern Christianity) |
Frequency | Annual |
Saint Andrew's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas, is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November. Saint Andrew is the disciple in the New Testament who introduced his brother, the Apostle Peter, to Jesus, the Messiah.