Why is Saint Jude a saint?

Answer 1

St. Jude was one of the 12 apostles and a close associate of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He assured himself of a place in heaven by suffering martyrdom for his faith.
He was an apostle. Every apostle except for Judas was declared a saint.

Answer 2

Saint Jude is considered a saint in Christianity due to his role as one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He is recognized for his work in spreading the teachings of Jesus and for his dedication to helping others in need. Jude is often invoked as the patron saint of lost causes, desperate situations, and hope.

Answer 3

St. Jude was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with his life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emmulation. In other words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a saint.

St. Jude was a martyr for his faith. He was beaten to death and then beheaded. In the primitive Church, martyrs were immediately recognized as witnessing to the perfection of Christian life on earth, having shown the ultimate proof of their love for Christ by the offering of their lives. By the sacrifice of their lives for Christ, they attained Heaven in eternal glory and were indissolubly united to the Lord, the Head of the Mystical Body.

Answer 4

Jude was one of the 12 apostles and gave up all to follow the Lord. He was martyred for his faith.