It is called a candle of wax that lights up at religious ceremonies. Since the first Christians in the time of persecution dared not to gather during the night and more times in certain underground places, they were forced to use candles and axes to celebrate the holy mysteries. Judas Thadeo was, according to various Neotestamentary texts (Evangpels, Acts of the Apostles), one of the disciples of Jesus of Nazareth, who was part of the group of "the twelve" apostles. He is mentioned in the Gospels as "brother of Jesus". Patronage: It is the patron of difficult causes... Venered in: Catholic Church, Orthodox Church, ... Holiday: October 28 in the Catholic liturgy, ... Attributes: Maza, halberard, axe, scimitar. M...