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'''Judas Iscariot''' was originally one of the twelve [[apostles]], but is known for his betrayal of [[Jesus Christ]].  The Wednesday [[fast]] commemorates the sorrow at this betrayal, and it is one of the events commemorated in the services of [[Holy Week|Holy Thursday]].  His place among the apostles was taken by [[Apostle Matthias|Matthias]] after a vote.  He was the son of Simon Iscariot; ''Iscariot'' refers to his place of birth, Judea.  The other apostles were all from Galilee. He is not to be confused with the [[Apostle Jude]], brother of [[Apostle James the Just|James]].

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