who is the patron st of lost causes
Saint Jude the Apostle
title: Jude the Apostle text: abbreviated his forename. Most versions of the New Testament in languages other than English and French refer to Judas and Jude by the same name. The Armenian Apostolic Church honors Thaddeus along with Saint Bartholomew as its patron saints. In the Roman Catholic Church, he is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes. Saint Jude's attribute is a club. He is also often shown in icons with a flame around his head. This represents his presence at Pentecost, when he received the Holy Spirit with the other apostles. Another common attribute is Jude holding an image of Jesus title: Jude the Apostle text: devotion to Saint Jude by both Catholic and Orthodox Christians in the area. This lasted until persecution drove Christians from the area in the 18th century. Devotion to Saint Jude began again in earnest in the 19th century, starting in Italy and Spain, spreading to South America, and finally to the United States (starting in the vicinity of Chicago) owing to the influence of the Claretians and the Dominicans in the 1920s. Among some Roman Catholics, Saint Jude is venerated as the "patron saint of lost causes". This practice stems from the belief that few Christians invoked him for misplaced title: Wanas text: Wanas Saint Wanas (, ) was a Coptic child martyr born to poor parents from Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. He is venerated as the patron saint of lost things. St Wanas was an only son and a servant in the church. He lived during a period of persecution under the Romans. He became known as a fearless and wise speaker who helped people to adhere to the Christian faith. Consequently, the Roman Governor Arianus of Alexandria (who later became a Christian martyr himself) was displeased when he heard of this saint. Arianus was the Roman ruler Roman of Ansena (Antinopolis), title: Novena text: Perpetual Help is observed on nine consecutive Wednesdays in Baclaran. The Saint Jude novena on Thursdays invokes the apostle's status as the Patron Saint of Lost Causes, and is popular with students taking examinations. The Black Nazarene novena held on Fridays marks the journey of Christ with the cross to his crucifixion. The image, novena, and associated devotional practices have a large following. In 2011, over six million Catholic devotees flocked to the Black Nazarene procession in Manila alone. In 19th century Melanesia, the Christian clergy linked the end of epidemics such as the measles of 1860, and credited the title: St. Jude Church, Kidangoor text: and associated oottuthirunnal is celebrated during the last week of October every year. Approximately 150,000 people attends the feast on a single day of celebration with out any disruption. In the Roman Catholic Church St.Jude is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes.It is believed that, if you pray with St.Jude and attend the novena for 7–9 days, what ever be you problem, it will have a solution. In 1982, the police force in Chicago adopted him as their Patron Saint. The believers visiting this shrine includes students for higher studies, people suffering from diseases, for jobs, family