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'''Jude the Apostle''' (Saint Jude in the [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions), also known as ''Thaddaeus'' was one of Jesus' 12 disciples.  In Catholic tradition he was the brother of the Apostle [[James the Less]] and therefore probably a relative of [[Jesus]].  In the [[Protestant]] tradition Jude the Disciple and Jude the brother of Jesus are considered to be different individuals.  

'''Jude the Apostle''' (Saint Jude in the [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions), also known as ''Thaddaeus'' was one of Jesus' 12 disciples.  In Catholic tradition he was the brother of the Apostle [[James the Less]] and therefore probably a relative of [[Jesus]].  In the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] tradition Jude the Disciple and Jude the brother of Jesus are considered to be different individuals.  

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]].