Saint Jude Thaddeus

 SAINT JUDE OF CUBA, PATRON SAINT OF IMPOSSIBLE CAUSES

In Afro-Cuban syncretism, Saint Jude Thaddeus , the Catholic apostle of difficult causes, is primarily syncretized with Abbata , the nurse who accompanies the divine physician Inle , associating him with hospital workers and health situations, although he is also linked to the paths of Ogun . His strong popular devotion in Cuba, especially for obtaining visas and overcoming obstacles, makes him a key figure, often depicted with dark skin reflecting the island's mixed heritage, and his followers attribute miracles to him during critical times such as the Special Period.