Catholic: Saint Jude was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally identified as the author of the Epistle of Jude in the New Testament, though some scholars debate its authorship.
In the Catholic tradition, Saint Jude is best known as the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations. People often pray for his intercession when facing especially difficult or seemingly hopeless circumstances.
He is commonly depicted holding an image of Christ, a flame above his head (symbolizing the Pentecost), or a club or axe, representing the tradition of his martyrdom. His feast day in the Catholic Church is October 28, which he shares with Saint Simon the Apostle.
