- He was the brother of James the Less and relative of Jesus.
- His image portrayed often by a flame around his head which represent his presence during Pentecost and holding an image of Jesus. - According to the biblical scholars he was the son of Clopas and Mary, the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary. - He was the one who asked Jesus during Last Supper why he would not let Himself be seen after the Resurrection. - Patron saint for desperate causes and lost causes.