Matthias — is a name derived from the Greek Ματθιας, in origin similar to Matthew. People with the given name Matthias Notable people named Matthias include the following: In nobility: Matthias Corvinus of Hungary, King of Hungary Matthias, Holy Roman… … Wikipedia
Apostle (Christian) — Apostle redirects here. For other uses, see Apostle (disambiguation). Twelve Apostles redirects here. For other uses, see Twelve Apostles (disambiguation). The Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles. Russian, 14th.c., Moscow Museum The term apostle is… … Wikipedia
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Apostle Spoons — • A set of thirteen spoons, usually silver, the handles of which are adorned with representations of Our Lord (the Master spoon) and the twelve Apostles Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Apostle Spoons Apostle Spoons … Catholic encyclopedia
Matthias, Saint — ▪ Apostle flourished 1st century AD, , Judaea; d. traditionally Colchis, Armenia; Western feast day February 24, Eastern feast day August 9 the disciple who, according to the biblical Acts of the Apostles 1:21–26, was chosen to replace… … Universalium
apostle — [ə päs′əl] n. [ME < OE apostol < LL(Ec) apostolus < Gr apostolos, person sent forth < apostellein < apo , from + stellein, to send: see STILL1] 1. a person sent out on a special mission 2. [usually A ] any of the twelve disciples… … English World dictionary
Matthias, Saint — • The Apostle, in Scripture and legend Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
apostle — apostlehood, apostleship, n. /euh pos euhl/, n. 1. any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world. 2. (sometimes cap.) any of the original 12 disciples called by Jesus to preach the gospel: Simon Peter, the… … Universalium
Apostle (Latter Day Saints) — For other uses, see Apostle (disambiguation). In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others. [1] In many Latter Day Saint churches, an… … Wikipedia
Matthias, Feast of Saint — Observed February 24. The only record we have of St. Matthias in the New Testament is that to be found in Acts I:15 26 where it is recorded that he was chosen to be an Apostle in the place of the traitor Judas. This passage is read for the… … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
