History of Leith, Edinburgh

11/22/2005

Andrew and his path to sainthood

EVERY nation needs a symbol to express its identity. Out of Scotland’s history three core symbols emerged: a plant (the thistle, commemorating Alexander III’s crucial victory against the Vikings at Largs in 1263), an animal (the Lion Rampant, remembering the Royal beast kept by King William the Lion) and a saint (Andrew, chosen to root Scotland in Bible values). for more click here

 
 

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