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The Shrine to St. Jude, Colombo, Ceylon

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Answered by Cat on 23 Nov 04:25

The Shrine to St. Jude is in Colombo, Ceylon. St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes, and it is implied that the author and many people feel that living in Ceylon has become a lost cause. Though St. Jude is a Catholic saint, the shrine is popular with people of all faiths in Ceylon.