Yes, Jude was a man and one of Our Lord's original twelve apostles.
Jude Thaddeus or Thaddeus Jude.
No, Saint Jude was born a Jew.
Yes, St. Jude Thaddeus was one of the 12 apostles.
There were no religious orders at the time Saint Jude lived.
There is nothing in either scripture or tradition about any wife that Saint Jude Thaddeus might have had.
The patron saint of desperate cases is Saint Jude Thaddeus.
I have placed a link below to the biography of St. Jude Thaddeus so that you can read for yourself about the life and virtues of St. Jude.
St Jude Thaddeus
The history of this man is ambiguous at best.
Saint Jude is often referred to as the patron saint of hopeless cases and lost causes. He is recognized for interceding in desperate situations and providing hope to those who feel like they have nowhere else to turn.
No they are just friends (as my religion teacher says)
Saint Jude was a man.