Matthias

Matthias is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God." In the New Testament, Matthias was the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.

The name appears in various forms across European languages—Matías in Spanish, Mathias in Scandinavian countries, Maciej in Polish.

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apostle

Peter

Male name, means rock

JohnCommon male name
JamesTraditional masculine name
AndrewMale given name

Philip · Bartholomew · Thomas · Jude · Simon · Paul · disciple · twelve · replacement · Judas

name

German

Central European language

HungarianCentral European language
ScandinavianOf Denmark, Norway, Sweden
MathiasApostle replacing the traitor

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saint

feast day

Saint's commemorative holiday

patronRegular supporter or customer
martyrVictim for beliefs
canonizationOfficial declaration of sainthood

veneration · relic · icon · hagiography · liturgy · calendar · devotion · blessing · intercession · holy

Categories

Biblical FiguresJesus, Adam, Eve, Moses, Noah
Fictional MiceMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Jerry, Stuart Little, Remy
ApostlesAndrew, James, Bartholomew, John, Peter
HabsburgsHabsburgs, Habsburg, Franz Joseph I, archduchesses, imperial family
Baroque RulersLouis XIV, Christina, Charles I, Charles II, James I
Acts CharactersPaul, Peter, Barnabas, Silas, Stephen

Opposites

apostolic faithfulness

MatthiasJudas Iscariot

Disciple who betrayed Christ

Judas · Iscariot

Family

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