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Saint Matthias
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Saint Matthias , in the Bible, apostle chosen by lot to fill the place of Judas Iscariot. He is said in ancient tradition to have died a martyr at Colchis. Feast: Feb. 24.
Author not available, MATTHIAS, SAINT.,
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