In such cases the gap is filled in by Early Church history and tradition ... and so he was crucified on an x-shaped cross instead. Many of St Andrew's relics are reputedly kept in St. Andrew's ...

The apostle Andrew was martyred. He died nailed to a cross. His desire to be identified with Christ was so great that when he was being led toward the place of his martyrdom, and saw his own cross ...

Parts of St Andrew’s relics - or physical remains - and pieces of wood believed to have been from the cross he died on are ... England's patron saint but his history could surprise you.