St. Jude, (sculpture).

St. Jude, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

St. Jude, (sculpture).

Saint Jude, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1964 or before.

Statue: concrete, painted white; Base: concrete.

Statue: approx. 5 ft. 3 in. x 24 in. x 14 in.; Base: approx. 12 x 35 x 35 in.

Saint Jude stands barefoot, wearing robes with a cloak that is latched at the top. He is bearded and balding, and what appears to be a flame rises from the top of his head. In his proper right hand he touches a medallion at chest level which contains a portrait, probably of Jesus. He holds a staff in his proper left hand. The statue is mounted on top of square base.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Jude

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Dress -- Accessory -- Jewelry

Outdoor Sculpture -- Indiana -- Fort Wayne

St. Jude Catholic Church, 2101 Pemberton Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46706

The statue was on the south side of the church property and was moved to the east side, near the church.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Indiana survey, 1993.

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