During his early ministry, Jesus recruited or welcomed both men and women as close companions and followers. Of these supporters and admirers, twelve men became part of his inner circle or disciples. With the death of Judas, a replacement was chosen. Saint Matthias' Feast Day is May 14.

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Audio credits: The Saint of the Day podcast (St. Matthias the Apostle, 14may2024) Good Catholic and The Catholic Company; Today's Catholic Mass Readings (Wednesday, May 14, 2025) LifeAudio, Salem Network; Retelling the Bible podcast with Scott McAndless,  Episode 8.11 What He Lost When the Coin Was Tossed 15may2024; Saint Matthias The Apostle, 14may2024, Saint Of The Day podcast with Mike Roberts by Covenant Network (ourcatholicradio.org); Saint of the Day podcast: Apostle Matthias (09aug2025), Greek Orthodox Deacon Jerome Atherholt and Ancient Faith Radio. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.