Matthias, St
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views updated Jun 27 2018Matthias, St. The
apostle chosen to fill the vacancy in the twelve left by the treachery of
Judas, according to Acts 1. 15–26. Feast day in W., 14 May (24 Feb. in Anglican churches); in the E., 9 Aug.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions JOHN BOWKER
Matthias, St
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views updated Jun 11 2018Matthias, St an Apostle, chosen by lot after the Ascension to replace Judas. He may be shown with an axe or a halberd as instruments of his martyrdom. His feast day is 14 May in the Western Church and 9 August in the Eastern Church.
The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable ELIZABETH KNOWLES