What is judas tadeo?

Judas Tadeo, also known as Saint Jude Thaddeus, is one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He is often depicted carrying a club or axe and is the patron saint of desperate causes and lost causes.

According to tradition, Judas Tadeo was a relative of Jesus and was present at the Last Supper. He is believed to have preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya, before being martyred along with Saint Simon in Armenia.

Judas Tadeo's feast day is celebrated on October 28th in the Western Christian tradition and June 19th in the Eastern Christian tradition. He is venerated as a saint in various Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Anglican Communion. Many people turn to Judas Tadeo in times of desperation or when facing seemingly impossible situations, seeking his intercession for help and guidance.