This figural medal depicts St. Jude and the words: "St. Jude Thaddeus Pray for Us”.  St. Jude is shown holding a club and a carpenters ruler.This is a 1 inch bronze recast of a vintage medal of  St. Jude Thaddeus. St. Jude is the patron saint of lost cause and desperate situations. His feast day is October 28. He was one of the twelve apostles and his mother, Mary was the Blessed Virgin’s cousin.The novena prayer to St. Jude is: 
"Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke thee, special patron in time of need; to thee I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg thee, to whom God hath given such great power, to come to my assistance; help me now in my urgent need and grant my earnest petition. I will never forget thy graces and the favors thou dost obtain for me and I will do my utmost to spread devotion to thee. Amen.”

• Medal: St. Jude Thaddeus recast from vintage medal; 1  inch
• Clasp: Antiqued gold-plated brass