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saint jude

 

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Noun saint jude has 1 sense
  1. Jude, Saint Jude, St. Jude, Judas, Thaddaeus - (New Testament) supposed brother of St James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
    --1 is a kind of Apostle; saint

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Saint Jude

Description:

Saint Jude is the patron saint of hopeless cases and desperate situations. He is venerated as a powerful intercessor in times of utmost need.

Senses:

1. Noun - Saint Jude

A Christian apostle and martyr, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. He is often depicted holding a club or a boat as symbols of his martyrdom and missionary work.

Example sentence: Saint Jude preached the teachings of Jesus with great devotion.

2. Noun - Saint Jude

A Christian saint and brother of Jesus, also known as Thaddeus or Lebbaeus. He is recognized as the author of the Epistle of Jude in the New Testament.

Example sentence: The Epistle of Saint Jude offers guidance and exhortation to early Christian communities.

3. Noun - Saint Jude

A popular name for hospitals, churches, and charitable organizations dedicated to Saint Jude as a religious figure of great compassion and support.

Example sentence: I made a donation to the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital to help children with cancer.

4. Adjective - saint jude

Referring to a situation or case that seems impossible or hopeless, similar to the patronage of Saint Jude.

Example sentence: Even though the project faced numerous setbacks, they managed to turn it around with saint jude perseverance.

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