St. Matthias, May 14
After Judas’ death, the apostles drew lots between two disciples to complete the Twelve, and the lot fell to Matthias. He had followed Jesus since his baptism by John. His relics are venerated at Trier in Germany.
On the General Roman Calendar, May 14 is a feast: Saint Matthias, Apostle.
Name days on May 14
In countries that keep name days, May 14 is the day for people named Matthias.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Matthias | May 14 |
May 14 on the calendar
May 14 is the 134th day of the year (the 135th in a leap year), with 231 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | Tuesday |
Keeping May 14
May 14 falls in May, the month of Mary. As a feast, it is kept by the whole Church with its own readings and the Gloria at Mass. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Matthias, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around May 14
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| May 11 | St. Mamertus |
| May 12 | Sts. Nereus, Achilleus and Pancras |
| May 13 | Our Lady of Fatima |
| May 15 | St. Isidore the Farmer |
| May 16 | St. Brendan the Navigator |
| May 17 | St. Paschal Baylon |
The day before, May 13, is the day of Our Lady of Fatima. The day after, May 15, belongs to St. Isidore the Farmer. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.