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  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Matthias
Gospel to barbarians and cannibals in the interior of Ethiopia, at the harbour of the sea of Hyssus, at the mouth of the river Phasis.
Matthias to Rome, and that a portion of them was at Trier.
Matthias on 24 February and the Greek Church on 9 August.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/10066a.htm   (556 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Matthias Corvinus
Matthias Hunyadi of a conspiracy against King Ladislaus V, both were arrested, Ladislaus being executed, and Matthias being taken to Vienna to the court of the king.
Peace was effected between Matthias and Frederick by the intervention of the papal legate in 1477, but war soon broke out again, and in 1485 Matthias took Vienna.
Matthias introduced reforms in the army, in finance, and in the administration of the courts and the law.
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  Matthias Corvinus
Matthias I Hunyadi, King of Hungary, also known as Matthias Corvinus, a surname which he received from the raven (corvus) on his escutcheon, second son of János Hunyadi and Elizabeth Szilágyi, was born at Kolozsvár, probably on the 24rd of February 1443.
Matthias consolidated his position by alliances with the dukes of Saxony and Bavaria, with the Swiss Confederation, and the archbishop of Salzburg, and was from that point the greatest potentate in central Europe.
Matthias was a middle-sized, broad-shouldered man of martial bearing, with a large fleshy nose, hair reaching to his heels, and the clean-shaven, heavy chinned face of an early Roman emperor.
www.nndb.com /people/385/000096097   (1357 words)

  
 St. Matthias - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
The choice fell upon Matthias, who was added to the Eleven.
Matthias is not mentioned by name anywhere else in the New Testament.
If the apostles are the foundations of our faith by their witness, they must also be reminders, if only implicitly, that holiness is entirely a matter of God’s giving, and it is offered to all, in the everyday circumstances of life.
www.americancatholic.org /Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1383   (323 words)

  
 Matthias Maute
Known for his stunning blend of dazzling virtuosity and colorful expressivity, Matthias Maute is recognized as one of the foremost recorder players of his generation, and has earned an international reputation for his formidable talents as a traverso player as well as a composer.
Matthias also tours regularly in Europe and the United States with the baroque ensemble REBEL as a recorder and flute soloist.
Matthias' compositions hold an important place in the world of contemporary recorder music and are frequently heard in concerts in Europe and North America.
www.matthiasmaute.com /bioe.html   (351 words)

  
 Matthias Corvinus of Hungary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matthias was born in Kolozsvár/Klausenburg (present-day Cluj-Napoca) in Transylvania, the second son of John Hunyadi – a successful Hungarian military leader of Vlach ancestry, who had risen through the ranks of the nobility to become regent of Hungary –, and Erzsébet Szilágyi, from a Hungarian noble family.
Matthias was educated in Italian, and his fascination with the achievements of the Italian Renaissance led to the promotion of Mediterranean cultural influences in Hungary.
In 1521, Belgrade fell, and, in 1526, the Hungarian army was destroyed in the Battle at Mohács.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matthias_Corvinus   (1145 words)

  
 Saint Matthias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the New Testament Acts of the Apostles, the author of Luke records that Matthias was the Apostle chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas Iscariot, following Judas' betrayal of Jesus and his suicide (Acts 1:21 - 26).
The Bollandists (Acta Sanctorum, May, III) doubts whether the relics that are in Rome are not rather those of the St Matthias who was Bishop of Jerusalem about the year 120, and whose history would seem to have been confounded with that of the Apostle.
This lost gospel is probably the document whence Clement of Alexandria quoted several passages, saying that they were borrowed from the traditions of Matthias, Paradoseis ("Paradoxes"), the testimony of which he claimed to have been invoked by the heretics Valentinus, Marcion, and Basilides (Stromateis, VII.17).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Matthias   (931 words)

  
 Matthias Grunewald - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Grünewald, Matthias (1475?-1528), German painter, whose work, along with that of the German artist Albrecht Dürer, represents the supreme...
Isenheim Altar, altarpiece (1512?-1515?) by 16th-century German painter Matthias Grünewald, now in the Musée d’Unterlinden in Colmar, France.
In the west and southwestern portions of the city, the landscape becomes more open, with grasslands, parks, and lakes dominating the scenery.
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 St. Matthias   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mattithiah, signifying "gift of Yahweh." Matthias was one of the seventy disciples of Jesus, and had been with Him from His baptism by John to the Ascension (Acts i, 21, 22).
Two disciples, Joseph, called Barsabas, and Matthias were selected, and lots were drawn, with the result in favour of Matthias, who thus became associated with the eleven Apostles.
Mortuus est autem in Sebastopoli, ibique prope templum Solis sepultus (Matthias preached the Gospel to barbarians and cannibals in the interior of Ethiopia, at the harbour of the sea of Hyssus, at the mouth of the river Phasis.
www.ewtn.com /library/MARY/10066A.htm   (681 words)

  
 Matthias Weischer - Painting - The Saatchi Gallery
Matthias Weischer creates a common urban scene as a surprise of improbable construction, exploiting illusion to its ultimate possibility.
Matthias Weischer off-sets this hard-edged style with his organic treatment of the ground: thin layers of oil paint ripple with the translucence of water.
Matthias Weischer emphasises the ‘askance' effect through the patterning of the carpets, tablecloth and wall hanging, each appearing out of turn in their layered spatial order.
www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk /artists/matthias_weischer.htm   (782 words)

  
 John Matthias
Matthias’ most recent poems use his family life as their starting point but, typically, incorporate external subjects and themes.
Matthias will retire from teaching in May, 2005, and he has dedicated his New Selected Poems “to my students at the University of Notre Dame, 1967–2004.” It’s his students who come to mind first when he reflects on his experiences as a teacher.
Matthias is now at work on a new volume of poetry, more translations from the Swedish of Jesper Svenbro, and a group of essays.
www.saltpublishing.com /shop/Matthias_John.php   (2339 words)

  
 Shawn Matthias Player Profile Florida Panthers Prospect
Matthias was a late round pick in the 2004 OHL Priority Draft, as such it was surprising that he made the Belleville Bulls as an under-aged player.
However, Matthias played his best hockey all season in the playoffs for the Bulls, leading the team with three goals in their first round series which was lost against the Brampton Battalion.
Matthias is used to being overlooked and then working hard to shine.
www.hockeysfuture.com /prospect/shawn_matthias   (308 words)

  
 Matthias Flacius Summary
FLACIUS, MATTHIAS (1520–1575), known as Matthias Flacius Illyricus, was an Italo-Croatian scholar and polemicist; a creative, fiery theological leader of the late Lutheran Reformation.
Matthias Flacius Illyricus (Latin; Croatian Matija Vlačić/Vlachich, German Matthias Flach) (March 3, 1520-March 11, 1575) was a Lutheran reformer.
His son Matthias was professor of philosophy and medicine at Rostock.
www.bookrags.com /Matthias_Flacius   (1235 words)

  
 Matthias — Infoplease.com
Matthias, 1557–1619, Holy Roman emperor (1612–19), king of Bohemia (1611–17) and of Hungary (1608–18), son of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II.
In the same year Matthias was recognized as head of the house of Hapsburg and as future Holy Roman emperor, as a result of Rudolf's illness.
Matthias, old and ailing, was unable to prevent a takeover by Maximilian's faction.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0832253.html   (428 words)

  
 DBLP: Matthias Jarke
Jürgen Freytag, Karl Hantzschmann, Matthias Jarke: Bachelor- und Master-Studiengaenge in der Informatik: Was ist und was soll die Akkreditierung von Informatikstudiengängen.
Matthias Jarke, Klaus Pohl, Stephan Jacobs, Janis A. Bubenko Jr.
Matthias Jarke, Stefan Eherer, Manfred A. Jeusfeld, Thomas Rose: Konzeptuelle Modellierung als Grundlage der Managementunterstütztung in verteilten Anwendungen.
www.sigmod.org /dblp/db/indices/a-tree/j/Jarke:Matthias.html   (3324 words)

  
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Matthias Arabians is owned and operated by nationally recognized trainer and judge, Leon Matthias.
All riders at Matthias Arabians are assisted in an atmosphere that emphasizes hard work, discipline, the art of good horsemanship and a love of the Arabian horse.
By maintaining a limited number of horses in training, Matthias Arabians is able to devote special attention to each and every horse in its care.
www.matthiasarabians.com /services.htm   (394 words)

  
 King Matthias, The Just
According to legend the election was held on Rakosmezo, the scene of assembly of nobles.
Matthias was released when he married the daughter of the Czech governor, Podjebrad.
For reign king Matthias had to get real power so he turned against his party and remove leaders from key positions (The king also arrested his uncle).
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/hungary_heart_of_europe/96310   (424 words)

  
 Matthias Media: Copyright permission
Matthias Media is willing to grant permission for overseas missionaries or those in other ministries amongst non English-speaking people to translate and reproduce written materials for use in their own specific ministry context.
Matthias Media reserves the right to have the translation verified, and to insist on changes being made to the translation.
Matthias Media is willing to consider granting permission to overseas missions or other ministry organisations working amongst non English-speaking people, to translate and reproduce written materials for broad use.
www.matthiasmedia.com.au /copyright_permission.php   (1865 words)

  
 eBay: MATTHIAS by BILL NELSON (item 5539024965 end time Apr-16-07 07:02:26 PDT)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
MATTHIAS` wig is made from human hair and appears to be growing from his scalp.
MATTHIAS torso is all hand-made of solid wood as are his puppet-jointed arms and legs.
MATTHIAS` shirt and pants are from a vintage clothing store, as are his fl shoes.
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 The Ecole Glossary   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Chosen by lot to become one of the Twelve Disciples after the death of Judas Iscariot, St. Matthias is thought to have been a follower of Jesus since the time of his baptism in the Jordan (Theophany).
Matthias is mentioned by name only in the Acts of the Apostles, and Eusebius records that Matthias was among the 70 (72).
Others say that Matthias was crucified or cut to pieces at Colchis.
www2.evansville.edu /ecoleweb/glossary/matthias.html   (137 words)

  
 St. Matthias Lutheran Church   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Catechetical Instruction: At Saint Matthias, the 7th and 8th grade classes are taught by qualified teachers of strong Lutheran background during Sunday School.
Vacation Bible School: VBS is a big event at Saint Matthias, and it is held for one week of summer evenings.
There are activities and classes for all age groups; we invite community friends to register with Saint Matthias youngsters.
www.st-matthias.org /educ.html   (160 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Matthias the Apostle
Certainly he had the right, but he did not want to give the appearance of showing special favor to anyone.
"And they nominated two," we read, "Joseph, who was called Barsabbas and surnamed Justus, and Matthias." He himself did not nominate them; all present did.
But it was he who brought the issue forward, pointing out that it was not his own idea but had been suggested to him by a scriptural prophecy.
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/saintm17.htm   (269 words)

  
 MATTHIAS ZIEGLER > BIOGRAPHY
Matthias Ziegler is one of the world’s most versatile and innovative flutists.
He is committed both to the traditional literature for flute as well as to contemporary music and concepts that cross the boundaries between classical music and jazz.
Matthias Ziegler currently teaches at the Musikhochschule Winterthur Zurich.
www.matthias-ziegler.ch /english/ziegler/index.html   (267 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Matthias Goerne - Arias: Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,Richard Wagner,Robert Schumann,Engelbert ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Matthias Goerne - Bach Cantatas / Albrecht Mayer · Camerata Academia Salzburg · Sir Roger Norrington ~ Johann Sebastian Bach
Matthias Goerne's "Arias" CD includes all of these items and more, all sung with beauty, feeling, and musicality by one of the most intelligent and charismatic male singers of today.
Matthias Goerne's "Arias" is an indispensable disc for admirers of German music, the baritone voice, or Goerne himself -- or for those who would just like to hear an interestingly programmed aria recital.
www.amazon.com /Matthias-Goerne-Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart/dp/B000055X2Q   (1218 words)

  
 Matthias Grunsky
Matthias Grunsky is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles.
Grunsky has also shot documentaries, many short films and commercials in Europe and the USA and is a member of the German Society of Cinematographers, bvk.
Matthias Grunsky was raised and educated in Vienna, Austria.
www.matthias-grunsky.com /bio.html   (222 words)

  
 The Traditions of Matthias
The Traditions of Matthias, also known as the Gospel of Matthias, is known only from a few quotations provided by Clement of Alexandria.
The extent and genre of the Traditions of Matthias is uncertain.
Traditions of Matthias probably was composed in Egypt in the first half of the 2d century.
www.earlychristianwritings.com /traditionsmatthias.html   (310 words)

  
 Matthias Arabians
Leon Matthias, a renowned trainer and respected regional and national-level judge, has dedicated his life to producing and training the finest of the Arabian breed.
Within the Arabian world the name Matthias is synonymous with integrity.
Matthias Arabians is a premier source for Arabians and Half-Arabians that provides services in breeding, training of horses (halter and performance), sale of horses, as well as classes in all disciplines.
www.matthiasarabians.com   (159 words)

  
 St. Matthias Episcopal Church
St. Matthias is located in the Uptown neighborhood of Whittier, a block from Whittier College.
We are an very active congregation seeking to be the loving hands of Christ to all who we encounter.
We invite you to try St. Matthias in any of the activities of the parish, be it praying on Sunday morning or serving lunch to the hungry on Monday afternoon or being with the Book Group on Wednesday evening.
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 Saint Matthias Episcopal Church, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Since Saint Matthias was formed by persons from Christ Church and Canterbury Chapel in 1962, Saint Matthias has offered Tuscaloosa leadership by bringing Headstart to the community in the late 1960's, Hospice in the 1970's, and founded the West Alabama Food Bank in the 1980's.
The 1990's have seen the parish live into its promise as Saint Matthias has become a leading center in the Diocese for Christian Formation and Evangelism with such programs as Living Our Baptismal Covenant for adults, EYC for young adults (high school age), teaching for younger children.
Saint Matthias Episcopal Church is part of the Diocese of Alabama which in turn is part of Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America.
www.matthiaschurch.org /welcome.html   (327 words)

  
 Decca Music Group - Matthias Goerne
Baritone Matthias Goerne's personal documentary reveals aspects of his professional career, from his relationships with his mentors to preparation for one of his major roles.
Matthias Goerne has received worldwide praise for his warm, fluid baritone and his profound interpretations.
Matthias Goerne is equally acclaimed on the concert stage where he appears with the world’s foremost orchestras and conductors at the leading venues and festivals.
www.deccaclassics.com /artists/goerne/biog.html   (309 words)

  
 Saint Matthias - Catholic Online
Legends like the Acts of Andrew and Matthias testify to Matthias' enthusiastic embrace of all that being an apostle meant including evangelization, persecution, and death in the service of the Lord.
Clement of Alexandria says that Matthias, like all the other apostles, was not chosen by Jesus for what he already was, but for what Jesus foresaw he would become.
Saint Matthias, pray that we may become worthy witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus in the way we live the eternal life we have right now.
www.catholic.org /saints/saint.php?saint_id=5   (693 words)

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