What is St. Andrew's Cross?
[[File:Saint Andrew's cross.svg|thumb|Saint Andrew's Cross]] [[File:Apostle Andrew from Hajdudorog.JPG|thumb|left|Apostle Andrew]] The '''St. Andrew's Cross''' ('X-shaped cross' or 'Cross in the shape of a Roman ten') is a [[Christian cross|cross]] with two [[diagonal]] intersecting bars. It cross consists of slanting beams (also of different lengths), the term sloping cross is also used. There is this cross often at a [[level crossing]]. The name refers to the apostle [[Saint Andrew|Andrew]], who is said to have died as a [[martyr]] on such a [[Christian cross|cross]], reports from the 4th century suggest. The diagonal cross has therefore become an attribute of this apostle and found expression in [[religion]] and especially in late medieval [[Christianity|Christian]] iconography. Originally a [[symbol]] of the crossed sticks of the [[Sacrifice|fire sacrificial]] [[altar]], it can also be found in depictions of the sacrifice of [[Isaac]]. It also contains the [[Greek alphabet|Greek]] letter Chi (Χ) as a symbol for [[Jesus|Christ]], as in the Christ monogram. Especially in early Christian times, the St. Andrew's cross was often used for the name of Christ, e.g. B. was used as an identifier. {{-}} == Symbolism == [[File:Flags of Scotland, England, Wales, and Cornwall.svg|thumb|left|Flags of Scotland, England, Wales, and Cornwall]] [[File:Naval ensign of Russia.svg|thumb|Naval Ensign of Russia|right]] The cross is a national symbol in the [[flag]] of [[Scotland]] and as such has also entered the [[United Kingdom|British]] national flag. The flag of the [[Basque Country (autonomous community)|Basque Country]] also has such an element. Also, as a traditional [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox]] symbol, the St. Andrew's Cross has become part of the flag of the Russian [[Navy]] (naval warfare flag). {{-}} [[File:Coat of arms of Amsterdam-Amsterdam Museum.jpg|thumb|Coat of arms of Amsterdam]] In [[heraldry]], the St. Andrew's Cross is also called tray cross. The common figures arranged crosswise are then placed in tiers (also