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Saint Matthias was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is remembered as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and committed suicide.
Saint Matthias was born in the 1st century AD, the exact date of his birth is not known. It is believed that he was a Galilean, and may have been a fisherman before he met Jesus. He is said to have witnessed the resurrection of Jesus and to have received the Holy Spirit at the descent of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.
After the death of Judas Iscariot, the apostles gathered to choose a replacement, and it was determined that the replacement should be one who had been with them from the beginning of Jesus' ministry and had been a witness to his resurrection. They cast lots and Matthias was chosen, becoming the twelfth apostle.
Saint Matthias is venerated as a martyr and is believed to have been crucified in Jerusalem, the exact date and details of his death are not known. He was canonized by the Catholic Church and his feast day is celebrated on February 24th.
Saint Matthias is the patron saint of carpenters, tailors, and alcoholics, and is also invoked for good luck and protection. He is remembered for his faith and devotion to Jesus and for being chosen as one of the twelve apostles.
In summary, Saint Matthias is an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church and is remembered as a disciple of Jesus and one of the twelve apostles. Despite the lack of historical records about his life, he is revered for his faith and devotion and continues to be a source of inspiration for many people today.
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