What day is Saint Jude in the Synaxarion?

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In the Coptic Orthodox Tradition, Saint Jude, also known as Thaddaeus or Lebbaeus, one of the twelve apostles and the brother of James, is commemorated on:

2 Abib

Summary of His Life and Commemoration:

Saint Jude was the son of Joseph the Carpenter (from his previous marriage) and is referred to as the “brother of the Lord.” He preached the Gospel in various regions, including Mesopotamia and Syria, and eventually traveled to Edessa.

• The Epistle of Jude: He is the author of the General Epistle of Jude in the New Testament. In this letter, he strongly warns the faithful against heretics and false teachers who try to pervert the grace of our God into lewdness. He encourages believers to “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.”
• Martyrdom: According to tradition, he was martyred for his witness to Jesus Christ in either Syria or Persia.

Why the Date Matters

It is important to distinguish the Coptic commemoration from Western or other traditions:

• The Coptic Church commemorates him on 2 Abib.
• This is distinct from the commemoration of the Apostle Thaddaeus of the Seventy, whom some sources identify separately, though in Coptic tradition, the Apostle Jude (one of the twelve) is the primary focus of this feast day.

As a faithful Apostle of Christ, his life exemplifies the steadfastness required to guard the Orthodox faith against the innovations of heretics.

May his prayers be with us. Amen.