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Matthias of Jerusalem

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Saint

Matthias of Jerusalem
Bishop of Jerusalem
Died120
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Feast30 January

Matthias of Jerusalem(died 120 AD) was a 2nd-centuryChristiansaintand aBishop of Jerusalem,whose episcopacy was about 113–120AD.

Matthew was probably bishop for few years after Tobias until 120.[1][2]During his episcopacy, he dealt with a troubled political situation due toRomanpersecution ofChristiansand aJewishuprising.[3]According toEusebius of Caesareahe was aJewish Christian.[4]He was persecuted by EmperorHadrian(117–138), but died peacefully about 120AD.[5]

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