Saint Matthias of Jerusalem (died 120 AD) was a 2nd-century
Christian saint and a
Bishop of Jerusalem, whose episcopacy was about 113–120
AD.
Matthew was probably bishop for few years after Tobias until 120. During his episcopacy, he dealt with a troubled political situation due to
Roman
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*Roman people, the people of ancient Rome
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persecution of
Christians
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and a
Jewish
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uprising. According to
Eusebius of Caesarea he was a
Jewish Christian
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. He was persecuted by Emperor
Hadrian (117–138), but died peacefully about 120
AD.
Who was a Christian?
in the Holy Land.
Notes
120 deaths
Saints from the Holy Land
2nd-century Christian saints
2nd-century bishops of Jerusalem
Year of birth unknown
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