St. Jude
Inside Paintings - South Wall
St. Jude
1. Call to Apostleship
Biblical Reference: Luke 6:12-16, Mark 3:13-19, Matthew 10:2-4
Description: St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.
2. The Question at the Last Supper
Biblical Reference: John 14:22
Description: At the Last Supper, St. Jude asked Jesus why He would reveal Himself to the apostles and not to the world. Jesus responded by explaining that those who love Him and keep His commandments will be loved by the Father and that He and the Father will make their home with them. This exchange highlights Jude’s desire to understand Jesus’ mission and his concern for the wider revelation of Jesus’ message.
3. Writing the Epistle of Jude
Biblical Reference: The Epistle of Jude
Description: St. Jude is traditionally credited with writing the Epistle of Jude, a short letter in the New Testament.
4. Restoring Sight to the Blind
Description: According to tradition, St. Jude restored sight to a blind man through his prayers and the invocation of Jesus’ name.
5. Martyrdom of St. Jude
Description: According to tradition, St. Philip was martyred in Hierapolis (modern-day Pamukkale, Turkey). He was crucified upside down, and then stoned to death.
6. St Simon and St Jude together
Description: St. Jude’s unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel ultimately led to his martyrdom. According to tradition, he was martyred in Persia (modern-day Iran) around 65 AD, alongside St. Simon the Zealot, with whom he had been preaching. The exact manner of their deaths varies in different accounts, with some suggesting they were killed with axes or clubs.