Feb 272009
![35kb jpg photograph of Saint Andrew the Apostle stained glass window with Andrew holding his saltire cross, artist unknown; from Immaculate Conception Church, Earlington, KY; thanks Father Martin [Saint Andrew the Apostle]](http://saints.sqpn.com/sta12007.jpg)
Also referred to as crux decussata, transverse cross, Saint Andrew’s cross or simply an x-shaped cross. Emblem in Christian art associated with
- Saint Andrew the Apostle, symbolizing the manner of his martyrdom
![35kb jpg photograph of Saint Andrew the Apostle stained glass window with Andrew holding his saltire cross, artist unknown; from Immaculate Conception Church, Earlington, KY; thanks Father Martin [Saint Andrew the Apostle]](http://saints.sqpn.com/sta12007.jpg)
Also referred to as crux decussata, transverse cross, Saint Andrew’s cross or simply an x-shaped cross. Emblem in Christian art associated with