St. Andrew is the name of the patron saint of Scotland, and is also a popular male given name. Synonyms for the name include Andreas, Andries, Andrewes, and Andrei. In Scotland, St. Andrew's Day is celebrated on November 30th, and is a national holiday. Other associated phrases include "St. Andrew's Cross", which is featured on the Scottish national flag, and "St. Andrew's Society", which is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting Scottish culture and heritage. St. Andrew is also known as the apostle Andrew, as he was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible.