Thaddaeus

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Definition

Proper noun 1. Apostle Thaddaeus: In the New Testament, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally identified with Jude and is invoked in prayer during seemingly hopeless situations.

Usage
  • Thaddaeus is used as a proper name, specifically referring to the biblical figure.
  • Example: According to some traditions, Thaddaeus preached in Mesopotamia and Persia.
  • Example: The apostle Thaddaeus is often associated with perseverance in faith.
Advanced Usage
  • Prayer to St. Thaddaeus: Refers to a specific Catholic devotional practice seeking intercession in desperate circumstances.
    • Example: In moments of despair, some believers recite a prayer to St. Thaddaeus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jude: An alternative name often used interchangeably with Thaddaeus in biblical lists of the Apostles (e.g., "Judas, not Iscariot" or "Jude, brother of James").
  • St. Jude: The name commonly used in modern devotion, with Thaddaeus being an older or more specific referent.
  • Apostle: The category to which Thaddaeus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Saint Jude
  • Judas Thaddaeus (in scholarly or traditional contexts to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot)
Related Phrases
  • Patron saint of hopeless cases: A descriptive title often applied to St. Jude (Thaddaeus).
    • Example: Many hospitals have chapels dedicated to St. Jude, the patron saint of hopeless cases.
Noun
  1. (New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

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