Matthias of Jerusalem
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Saint Matthias of Jerusalem (died 120 AD) is a 2nd century Christian
saint
and a Bishop of Jerusalem
. During his governance, he dealt with a troubled political situation due to Roman
persecution of Christians and a Jewish uprising.
Christian
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saint
Saint
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and a Bishop of Jerusalem
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem is the head bishop of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, ranking fourth of nine Patriarchs in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Since 2005, the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem has been Theophilos III...
. During his governance, he dealt with a troubled political situation due to Roman
Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the post-Republican period of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean....
persecution of Christians and a Jewish uprising.