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Jude the Apostle, also known as Thaddaeus, was probably a relative of Jesus. Jude was also a brother of the Apostle James the Lesser.

'''Jude the Apostle''', also known as Thaddaeus, was probably a relative of [[Jesus]]. Jude was also a brother of the Apostle [[James the Lesser]].

He wrote one of the letters or epistles included in the New Testament, directed towards eastern churches and particularly the Jewish converts. Like all Apostles, Jude himself was originally Jewish.

He wrote one of the letters or epistles included in the New Testament, directed towards eastern churches and particularly the Jewish converts. Like all Apostles, Jude himself was originally Jewish.

Jude was martyred in Armenia while it was under the control of Persia.  Armenia did not convert to Christianity until the third century.  He spread Christianity to Samaria, Judea, Syria, Idumaea, Mesopotamia and Lybia.   

Jude was martyred in Armenia while it was under the control of Persia.  Armenia did not convert to Christianity until the third century.  He spread Christianity to Samaria, Judea, Syria, Idumaea, Mesopotamia and Lybia.   

In some Christian churches Jude (St. Jude) is the patron saint of hopeless causes, or very difficult circumstances. In some cultures he is known as 'double-checking Thaddaeus' - some apocryphal works recorded that he was assigned the task of ensuring all disciples were aware of what was required of them.  Do not confuse Jude with the traitor Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

In some Christian churches Jude (St. Jude) is the patron saint of hopeless causes, or very difficult circumstances. In some cultures he is known as 'double-checking Thaddaeus' - some apocryphal works recorded that he was assigned the task of ensuring all disciples were aware of what was required of them.  Do not confuse Jude with the traitor Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.