Patron Saint Retablo Plaque - San Judas the Apostle

$24.99
Retablo plaque honors San Judas Tadeo (known as Saint Jude the Apostle in English
SKU:
WD0460
Availability:
Usually ships in 1 business day

About the 'San Judas' Retablo Plaque

Long a popular folk art form in colonial Spanish and Mexican culture, retablos are devotional paintings depicting divine icons and symbols, particularly Catholic patron saints. Chosen as representations and guardians of particular occupations and life situations, patron saints are often turned to in times of need or to express gratitude for a blessing. Displayed in homes to honor the saint or given as gifts of fortune and inspiration, retablos reflect a beloved historical tradition and cultural artistry.

Made by hand in New Mexico, this retablo plaque honors San Judas Tadeo (known as Saint Jude the Apostle in English). An original design by the artist, her art print is decoupaged upon handcarved pine wood in traditional form. The reverse side includes a hole for hanging and a story of the saint's life.

Judas (or Jude) is one of the 12 apostles according to the New Testament. His letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of difficult circumstances just as their forefathers had done. While providing missionary work in Persia with St Simon, the two were beaten to death (martyred) in 65 AD. The early Church ignored his story because he shares his name with that of the other Judas who betrayed Christ. In traditional imagery, St Jude is shown with a flame upon his head to represent his receiving of the Holy Spirit. In addition, Judas holds a depiction of Christ to symbolize the Image of Edessa, a cloth on which the image of Christ appeared. The cloth is a holy relic and is considered the very first image of Christ.

In modern times, Saint Jude is invoked in times of great need and is recognized as the patron of hopeless causes. His feast day is celebrated on October 28th.

Order 2 or more retablos and receive 15% off each - use coupon code 15retablos in your shopping cart!

~ Handmade in the USA ~

size: 3.25" wide x 6.5" high x 0.75" thick
weight: 4 oz.
materials: wood
* USA Shipping Costs:
Includes all 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and all APO/FPO Addresses:

your order total: 

Standard Shipping
(2 to 8 business days via
Postal Service or FedEx)
        

Expedited
(1 to 3 business days via 
Postal or FedEx)

 $0.00      to $21.99 ...          $ 3.99 $ 9.99                 
 $22.00    to $39.99 ...   $ 4.99 $ 14.99       
 $30.00    to $74.99 ... $ 6.99 $ 16.99       
 $75.00    to    and up ...   $ Free $ 9.99        
Expedited shipping:  Most expedited orders ship the same day if received by 2:00 PM EST (11:00AM PST). This applies to US residents only.

Please note: some oversized products ship directly from the artisan's studio and will take longer to arrive. These individual items are noted in the product description.

* Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and International Shipping:
actual cost calculated in shopping cart

(See the shipping info page below for a list of all international countries currently supported)