thaddaeus

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thaddaeus

Thaddaeus is often depicted in prayerful devotion.

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.
thaddaeus

Thaddaeus is often depicted in prayerful devotion.

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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