Yes, St. Jude Thaddeus was one of the 12 apostles.
Saint Jude Thaddeus and Judas are two distinct individuals.
Yes they were. He is frequently called Thaddeus Jude or Jude Thaddeus. Not to be confused with Judas Iscariot who betrayed Our Lord.
As a follower and apostle of Jesus Christ, St. Jude Thaddeus lived and was martyred in the 1st Century CE. Specifically, Jude Thaddeus was clubbed to death by the Persians.
As a follower and apostle of Jesus Christ, St. Jude Thaddeus lived and was martyred in the 1st Century CE. Specifically, Jude Thaddeus was clubbed to death by the Persians.
Saint Jude's full name is Saint Jude Thaddeus.
There are a number of saints that are patron saints of hospitals but Saint Jude Thaddeus is the only apostle on the list.
Tradition says that he was a farmer before he became a disciple.
For more about the name, only, see the discussion "Indication That Jude is Judas (not Iscariot) the Apostle".
Yes, he is usually known as Jude Thaddeus.
For more about the identity of "Jude the brave hearted, see the discussion "Indication That Jude is Judas (not Iscariot) the Apostle".
Some traditions suggest that St. Jude Thaddeus had a brother named James, who was also an apostle. However, there is limited historical evidence to confirm this relationship. St. Jude Thaddeus is known mainly for his role as one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.
Academe of St. Jude Thaddeus was created in 1993.
The real name of St. Jude is Judas, but he is also know as Thaddaeus. He is not the same Judas who betrayed Jesus, but was also an Apostle. He is called St. Jude by the Church so he is not associated with Judas Iscariot.
Yes, the feast day of Saint Simon the Apostle is on October 28. He shares the day with Saint Jude Thaddeus.