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Sankt Matthias

Saint Matthias

apostle chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot. Protector of carpenters, butchers and smiths. His attribute is a halberd, signifying the way in which he died
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Description

Statue of St. Matthias in a niche.

Annotation

It is claimed that St Matthias the Apostle's remains are interred in the abbey of Saint Matthias, Trier, Germany, brought there through Empress Helena of Constantinople, mother of Emperor Constantine I (the Great). According to Greek sources, the remains of the apostle are buried in the castle of Gonio-Apsaros, Georgia

Sources & Information

Datenbank der Kulturgüter in der Region Trier, Alle Kulturgüter in Altstadt, Gemeinde Trier.

Locatie (N 49°45'24" - E 6°38'28") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: derp040; Photograph: 17 June 2011
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