Saint Matthias was the 12th apostle chosen to replace Judas after his betrayal of Jesus, and suicide.
In the days following the Ascension of Jesus, his disciples gathered to choose a new apostle.
So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
St. Matthias is the patron saint of alcoholism, carpenters, smallpox, and tailors.
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