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Matthias
Apostle
Description
Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles.
Family Tree
No family relationships recorded.
Key Events
Life Event
Chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles.
Scripture References
Acts 1:26
“And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
Related Artwork
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Caravaggio, 1601
Caravaggio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Stoning of Stephen
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Paul Preaching at Athens
Raphael, 1515
Raphael, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Paul's Shipwreck on Malta
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Ascension of Christ
Gustave Doré, 1866
Gustave Doré, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons