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Matthias, St
Matthias, St, Apostle. According to the tradition preserved in Acts 1: 15–26, he was chosen by lot to fill the vacancy in the Twelve left by the treachery of Judas Iscariot. He is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. Feast day in the W., 14 May (formerly 24 or, in leap years, 25 Feb.; 24 Feb. is still observed in some Anglican Churches); in the E. Church, 9 Aug.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-MatthiasSt.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-MatthiasSt.html |
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Matthias, St
Matthias, 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.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Matthias, St." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Matthias, St." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-MatthiasSt.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Matthias, St." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-MatthiasSt.html |
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JOHN BOWKER. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-MatthiasSt.html JOHN BOWKER. "Matthias, St." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-MatthiasSt.html |
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Saint Matthias
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. |
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"Saint Matthias." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Saint Matthias." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-MatthiaSt.html "Saint Matthias." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-MatthiaSt.html |
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