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St. Jude, also known as Jude Thaddeus, is known as the patron saint of hopeless and desperate causes. He is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is traditionally credited with writing the New Testament book, "The Epistle of St. Jude," which encourages believers to persevere in their faith during difficult times.

Patron Saint of Impossible Causes:
Due to his powerful intercession in prayer and his encouragement of perseverance, St. Jude is widely invoked in situations where all human remedies seem to have failed.

Author of the Epistle of St. Jude:
While biblical scholars debate the authorship, St. Jude is traditionally credited with writing the short New Testament letter that bears his name, which warns against false teachings and encourages steadfast faith.

Missionary Work:
St. Jude is believed to have evangelized in the Middle East, including Armenia, where he is a patron saint.

Symbolism:
He is often depicted with a flame around his head (representing his presence at Pentecost) or holding an image of Jesus (possibly related to the legend of the King of Edessa).

St. Jude's Hospital:
The famous St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, is named after him.