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Sunday, 10 May 2020 14:16

THURSDAY, WEEK V of EASTER, Saint Matthias, May 14

Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles. (Acts 1:26)

The choosing of Matthias seems a bit of a backhanded compliment—he was just filling a slot and he was to be martyred for his trouble. According to legend, Matthias was martyred by beheading which is why he’s always pictured with the axe close by. Unfortunately, very little is really known about Saint Matthias.  But in Mexico, Saint Matthias has a tequila named for him: San Matías.

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