St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Corning will honor its patron saint on Sunday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. with a traditional Scottish celebration and blessing of the clan tartans.
Regional Missioner, The Rev. Maryly Adair, will officiate at the service to be held at the 100-year-old church located on the corners of First and Marin streets. Bagpipers will lead the procession and provide music throughout the worship service. A traditional Scottish meal will follow.
According to church tradition, St. Andrew’s was crucified for his faith on an X-shaped cross because he did not feel worthy to die on the same kind of cross as his Lord, Jesus Christ. The X-shaped cross, also known by the ancient name of Saltyre, appears on the British flag conjoined with the cross of St. George signifying the union of England and Scotland.
For more information about the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans celebration please contact the North Valley Episcopal Ministry at 527-5205 or via email at nvem@sbcglobal.net.
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