Category:Relics of Matthias (subject)

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According to Christian traditions, Relics of Matthias are divided between the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome [Italy]], St. Matthias' Abbey in Tier [Germany] and the Abbey of Santa Giustina in Padova [Italy].

Overview

Legend says Saint Helena brought the Apostle's relics from Jerusalem and split them between Italy and Germany.

Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome [Italy]]

St. Matthias' Abbey in Tier [Germany] -- It is said that the relics were rediscovered at Tier in 1127 during demolition work on the predecessor of the present church buildings. Since that time the Abbey has become a major center of pilgrimage.

Basilica of Santa Giustina in Padova [Italy

In 1177 the bishop of Padua, Gerardo Offrenducci, announced the rediscovery of the relics of Matthias in the cemetery of the Basilica of Santa Giustina, along with the remains of Luke.

The tomb of Matthias is currently in the left transept of the Basilica, where the tomb of Luke is also located.