Saint Matthias was chosen by the eleven Apostles, by the casting of lots after prayer, to take the place of Judas Iscariot among the Twelve (Acts 1:15-26). Having been a disciple of the Lord from the baptism of John, he preached the Gospel and, by tradition, was martyred for the faith.

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• carpenters
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