Matthias of Jerusalem
Saint Matthias of Jerusalem | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Jerusalem | |
| Died | 120 |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 30 January |
Saint Matthias of Jerusalem (died 120 AD) was a 2nd century Christian saint and a Bishop of Jerusalem, who's episcapcy was about 113-120AD.
During his bishopric, he dealt with a troubled political situation due to Roman persecution of Christians and a Jewish uprising.[1] According to Eusebius of Caesarea he was a Jewish Christian.[2] He was persecuted by Emperor Hadrian (117-138), but died peacefully about 120AD.[3]
Notes
- ^ Catholic Online
- ^ Historia Ecclesiastica, IV, v."
- ^ Who was a Christian? in the Holy Land.
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