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Saint Jude, one of the original Twelve Apostles—not to be confused with Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus. Legends first appearing in the 4th century credit Saints Simon and Jude with missionary work and martyrdom in Persia. Jude is one of the patron saints of desperate or impossible causes.
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On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles. He is believed to have written the Letter of Jude, one of the shortest books of the Bible, and is thought to have been martyred in Beirut around 65 A.D. He is typically depicted with a club or axe, symbolizing the way he died ...
5 days ago · After Jesus’ ascension into heaven, Jude went to evangelize near the city of Edessa and went to visit Abgar. Jude laid his hands on the sick ruler, and he was reportedly instantly healed.
Dec 7, 2023 · He spread the gospel far and wide after Jesus’ death, possibly traveling as far as Persia. Yet he never seemed to seek credit or fame. Jude simply got the job done through simple, unshakable faith.
Oct 27, 2021 · An experience Jude had while in the city of Edessa is said to be the reason why St. Jude is associated with lost causes. According to the ancient church historian Eusebius, while Jesus was still...
May 24, 2021 · The Patron of Desperate Causes. Jesus instructed both St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Bernard, in visions, to pray to St. Jude and honor him as “the Patron Saint of the Impossible.”. In a vision recorded by St. Bridget, Christ told her: “In accordance with his surname, Thaddeus, the amiable or loving, he will show himself most willing to ...
St. Jude encourages the community to “fight hard for the faith,” and warns against false teachers. He challenges the early faithful: “Grow strong in your holy faith through prayer in the Holy Spirit. Persevere in Gods love, and welcome the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which leads to life eternal.
