Patrons of property
November 30 marks St Andrews Day and with Homecoming Scotland events also planned, this year should see larger celebrations than normal to mark the day.
Being ESPC though, we thought we’d take a look not just at Andrew, but also some of the lesser known patron saints who might be helpful to home movers in East Central Scotland.
Saint Andrew – patron saint of Scotland
Born in Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee, Andrew and his brother Peter were fishermen by trade. Andrew was said to have recognised Jesus as the Messiah immediately and introduced him to his brother, after which they both became disciples.
Andrew serves as the patron saint of not only Scotland, but a number of other countries including Russia, Sicily and Greece. X-Factor hopefuls could also do worse than raise a glass in his honour, for he is also the patron saint of singers and performers.
Saint Thomas More – patron saint of lawyers
Lawyers are an integral part of moving home in Scotland of course and they also have their own patron saint. Saint Thomas served as Lord Chancellor from 1529 to 1532, but was ultimately martyred for refusing to change his religious beliefs to meet the king’s political needs.
Saint Joseph – patron saint of real estate
Yes, really. Better known as the patron saint of carpentry, many people in the United States believe that burying a statue of St Joseph upside down in their garden while their house is up for sale will bring them luck.
It’s not a marketing strategy we’d necessarily recommend, but to each their own.
Saint Thomas the Apostle – patron saint of architects and builders
Perhaps best known for doubting the Resurrection, St Thomas is also the patron saint of people in uncertainty. We think.
Saint Zita of Lucca – patron saint of lost key
No matter how long you’ve been living in your home and no matter how organised you are, at some point you’ll have occasion to call on Saint Zita. Probably when you’re running late for something terribly important as this is when keys are invariably at their most hidden.