Saint Matthias

Life and Martyrdom

• c. 5 AD – 30 AD: Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas (Acts 1:26), having followed Jesus from the beginning.
• 30–c. 80 AD: Preached in Judea, Cappadocia, or Ethiopia. Around 80 AD, he was martyred—stoned or beheaded—though accounts differ.

Burial and Tomb Development

• c. 80 AD: Buried where he died—possibly Georgia or Ethiopia—but no firm tradition locates it.
• 4th Century: Some relics reportedly taken to Trier, Germany, to St. Matthias Abbey, though evidence is weak.

Timeline

• c. 5 AD: Born in Judea.
• c. 30 AD: Chosen as an Apostle.
• 30–80 AD: Preaches in various regions.
• c. 80 AD: Martyred and buried, location unclear.
• 4th Century: Possible relic transfer to Trier.

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