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

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persecution of

Christians Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words '' Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρ ...

and a

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uprising. According to Eusebius of Caesarea he was a

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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.

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120 deaths Saints from the Holy Land 2nd-century Christian saints 2nd-century bishops of Jerusalem Year of birth unknown {{Saint-stub