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May 14 · Feast · Red
St Matthias, Apostle
Acts 1 records the lots cast to choose a replacement for Judas. Matthias, a disciple from Christ's earliest days, was chosen and joined the Eleven. Tradition holds he preached in Ethiopia or Cappadocia and was martyred there.
A prayerSaint Matthias, called to fill the empty place — give us readiness when our turn comes.
When is the feast of St Matthias, Apostle?
The feast is celebrated on May 14 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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