St. Jude
St. Jude is the patron saint of the hopeless and despairing
St. Jude’s feast day is October 28
Born in the first century AD, Jude was one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. With unwavering faith, Jude sought to love God through challenging times. We continue to call upon him for fortitude in overcoming seemingly impossible odds in daily life.
The story of St. Jude
Jude was called to be one of the Apostles and began preaching in Galilee, Samaria, and Judea. He later became a leader of the Eastern Church in Mesopotamia and is credited with helping in the early creation of the church in places beyond the Roman Empire.
Jude warned against the pseudo-teachers of the day who were spreading false ideas about the Christian faith. He also encouraged people to persevere in the face of difficult circumstances. Jude was martyred in Persia or Syria around 65 AD.
Miracles of St. Jude
After St. Jude’s martyrdom, pilgrims came to his crypt in Rome to pray and many of them experienced favors from God through the powerful intercession of St. Jude. St. Jude is the patron saint of the hopeless and despairing. His feast day is October 28.
How to pray to St. Jude
Glorious St. Jude,
With faith in your goodness, I ask for your help today. As one of Christ’s chosen Apostles, you remain a pillar and foundation of His Church on earth.
Please intercede for us all, gracious St. Jude, and be with us in our daily toil and in all our necessities. In Christ’s name we appeal to you.
Amen.
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