Saint
Saint Matthias
- Country / origin
- Judaea
- Life
- 1st century
- Feast
- 14 May
Awaiting theological review
Who was this?
A disciple who had followed Jesus from his baptism to the Ascension. After Judas's death, the apostles prayed and cast lots, and Matthias was chosen to take his place among the Twelve.
In Scripture: Acts of the Apostles 1:15–26
Biblical profile: Matthias →Patron of
- Trier (Germany), where his relics are venerated
When to ask for intercession
- a new start
- choosing in prayer
- taking up a responsibility
A short prayer
Saint Matthias, intercede for me, that I may accept the place God gives me and be a witness of the risen Jesus.
Written for cento53 as a simple personal prayer of intercession — not a liturgical text.
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