Category:Relics of Matthias (subject)
Revision as of 16:01, 19 March 2012 by Gabriele Boccaccini (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*BACK TO THE ARTIFACTS--INDEX According to Christian traditions, '''Relics of Matthias''' are divided between the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Ro...")
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.
- Abbey of Santa Giustina in Padova [Italy] -- The relics of Matthias are preserved along with those of Luke.
In Depth
- Relics (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
- A (arts) -- survey of fictional works
- A (research) -- survey of scholarly works
Related categories
External links
- [ Wikipedia]
This category currently contains no pages or media.