Greek Name Days

Male name

When is Matthias’ name day?

Ματθίας · Matthias

Main name day

9 August
Saint Matthias the Apostle

The Greek name Ματθίας (Matthias) is celebrated on 9 August.

Next name day

Monday 9 August 2027

Saint Matthias the Apostle

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The saint behind the name day

Saint Matthias the Apostle1st centuryThe apostle who, according to the Acts of the Apostles, was chosen by lot to take the place of Judas.Matthias was among the disciples who had followed Jesus from his baptism to the Ascension, without being one of the Twelve. After Judas's betrayal and death, the eleven remaining apostles decided to choose a replacement between two candidates, Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias, and cast lots while praying for God to reveal whom he had chosen.Read more

Variants and other forms

In Latin letters: Matthias, Mathias
English equivalents: Matthias
In Greek: Ματθίας