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Statues of Saint Jude Thaddeus Date And Artist Unknown Parish Church of Saint Otto Bamberg Germany Photographed On 2 February 2016 By Ermell
Statues of Saint Jude Thaddeus Date And Artist Unknown Parish Church of Saint Otto Bamberg Germany Photographed On 2 February 2016 By Ermell

Saint Jude Thaddeus

Also known as: Jude of James; Judas Thaddaeus; Lebbaeus; Jude, brother of Jesus; Lebai Sleeha

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

October 28

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Jude Thaddeus, also known as Jude of James, Judas Thaddaeus, Lebbaeus, Jude, brother of Jesus, and Lebai Sleeha, was a prominent figure in early Christianity. He was born to Cleophas and Mary, who was present at the crucifixion of Jesus and anointed his body after death. Jude was the brother of Saint James the Lesser, and a close blood relative of Jesus Christ....