Matthias the Apostle
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Summary
Matthias the Apostle is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on January 1, 1[2], in Judaea[3]. He died on January 1, 80[4], in Jerusalem[5]. He worked as a missionary[6]. He draws 5,535 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #66 of 529).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Sukhumi[8]
- Place of burial: St. Matthias' Abbey[9], Tomb of Saint Matthias[10], Abbey of Santa Giustina[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[12]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[13]
- Position held: apostle[14]
- Religion or worldview: Early Christianity[15], Judaism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Saint Matthias[18]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[19]
- Cause of death: decapitation[20], crucifixion[21]
- Given name: Matěj[22]
- Feast day: May 14[23], February 24[24], August 9[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Matthias[26]
- Student of: Jesus Christ[27]
- Manner of death: homicide[28], capital punishment[29]
- Depicted by: Tomb of Saint Matthias[30]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Aramaic[33]
- Name in kana: マッテヤ[34]
- Subject has role: martyr[35], apostle[36]
- Not found in: Pauly–Wissowa[37]
- P14483: s/san-matias-apostol[38]
- P14536: 424058[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Matthias the Apostle include San Matías Gulf[40], a bay[41], in Argentina[42] and Tumauini Church[43], a Catholic parish church[44], in Philippines[45], founded in 1805[46].
Why It Matters
Matthias the Apostle has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include San Matías Gulf[40], a bay[41], in Argentina[42] and Tumauini Church[43], a Catholic parish church[44], in Philippines[45], founded in 1805[46].
FAQs
Where was Matthias the Apostle born?
Matthias the Apostle was born in Judaea[3].
Where did Matthias the Apostle die?
Matthias the Apostle died in Jerusalem[5].
What did Matthias the Apostle do for work?
Matthias the Apostle worked as a missionary[6].