Duodecim Apostoli

Apostle

Given name

Matthias

Feast day

May 14

Symbols

Bible · lance

Death

Crucified or stoned and beheaded in Jerusalem or Colchis (traditions vary), c. AD 80

After Judas’s death, the Eleven chose Matthias by lot to restore the number twelve, witnessing from John’s baptism to the Ascension. He had been among the Lord’s followers from the beginning though not of the original Twelve called on the mountain.

And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was enrolled with the eleven apostles. (Acts 1:26)