St. Jude, a distant relative of Jesus, was called to be one of His twelve apostles, dedicating his life to spreading the Gospel. He preached the Good News to Jews across Judea, Samaria, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya, sharing Christ’s message of hope and salvation. St. Jude is often depicted with a flame above his head, symbolizing his presence at Pentecost with the apostles when the Holy Spirit descended upon them. This detail is thoughtfully incorporated into the sock design with twelve flames, representing the apostles at Pentecost. Additionally, St. Jude is shown wearing a medallion with the face of Christ, referencing a powerful story where Jesus pressed His face onto a cloth and gave it to Jude to deliver to King Abgar of Edessa. Upon receiving the cloth, the king was miraculously cured of leprosy and converted to Christianity. As the patron of hopeless causes, St. Jude reminds us of God’s boundless mercy. The sock’s design includes an anchor, a Christian symbol of hope, encouraging wearers to entrust their challenges to his intercession.

1. Known as “probably the largest Catholic socks company,” Sock Religious brings faith to everyday wear. These socks make perfect gifts for First Communion, Confirmation, Ordination, weddings, Christmas, Easter, graduations, or simply sparking conversations about faith.