St. Mathias Church
St. Mathias Church
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Faithfultraveler
Halifax, Canada3,360 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
We were able to visit this historic church at Sunday Mass, as our friend attends this church with his mother. He advised that it is the only church outside Italy to house the relics of one of the twelve apostles, Matthais.
Known now as St. Matthias' Abbey, it is actually a Benedictine monastery.
Historically, this abbey church is a Romanesque basilica, and is a renowned place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Saint Matthias the Apostle, after whom the abbey is named, located here since the 12th century, and the only burial of an apostle in Germany and north of the Alps.
See our pics from a Blessed day there.
Known now as St. Matthias' Abbey, it is actually a Benedictine monastery.
Historically, this abbey church is a Romanesque basilica, and is a renowned place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Saint Matthias the Apostle, after whom the abbey is named, located here since the 12th century, and the only burial of an apostle in Germany and north of the Alps.
See our pics from a Blessed day there.
Written October 16, 2024
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gentbrugg
Moscow2,274 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
This is one of the most revered temples of Trier – despite the fact that from there to the Hauptmarkt Platz are almost 3 kilometers. It is where Kaiserstrasse is coming close to the railroad. Inside the church, believed to be are stored many sacred relics. Among them there is the gold cross (from the 13th century chapel of the Holy cross), decorated with precious stones and into which are supposedly enchased the fragments of the very cross of the crucifixion. They were brought from Jerusalem to Trier by St. Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine. But her main gift to Trier were the relics of St. Matthew, which, during the invasion of the Normans were disappeared, but then re-found. They were placed in a new church, which was named after the Saint. There is also the sarcophagus with the relics of the first Trier bishops – saints Euchary and Valery. They are in a three-aisled crypt.
In the interior of the Church are of particular interest the stained glass of the middle chancel window depicting the Crucifixion, also reclining sculpture of St. Matthew, set over the tomb of the Saint, carved confessionals, the two knight's gravestone of the 14th century.
In the interior of the Church are of particular interest the stained glass of the middle chancel window depicting the Crucifixion, also reclining sculpture of St. Matthew, set over the tomb of the Saint, carved confessionals, the two knight's gravestone of the 14th century.
Written January 17, 2017
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putneyhouse
Sevenoaks, UK174 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
The church-is the last resting place of St.Mathias, the apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot, and the only apostle to be buried north of the Alps. It is a good walk from the centre of Trier but well worth the effort, it is a peaceful and unpretentious place of worship that although imposing in size has a simple and welcoming atmosphere.
Written October 12, 2014
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Richard K
Washington DC, DC19 contributions
Sep 2013
it was truly moving and fascinting to see the tomb of one of the 12 Apostles and the only one to be found north of the Alps. A beautiful and memorable stop on a recent pilgrimage in Europe.
Written November 5, 2013
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Mike K
Kanata, Canada3,032 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
St. Matthias' Abbey is Trier’s Benedictine monastery, a Romanesque basilica, a renowned place of pilgrimage because of the tomb of Saint Matthias the Apostle, after whom the abbey is named, located here since the 12th century, and the only burial of an apostle in Germany and north of the Alps. The abbey was originally named after Saint Eucharius, first Bishop of Trier, whose tomb is in the crypt. The church has been given the status of a basilica minor. Monks have lived in the present St. Matthias' Abbey since late antiquity. The monastery adopted the Rule of St. Benedict in about 977. The bones of the Apostle Matthias were supposedly sent to Trier by Empress Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I. The relics were discovered in 1127.
Written December 7, 2017
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KsMcGrail
Lichtenau, Germany111 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I needed to see Saint Mathew for my apostle collection having seen Saint Peter, Paul, and Mark and a few others that escape me at the moment. The church is a way from downtown Trier and when we arrived, the monks were singing Vespers so I couldn't get too too close to the tomb. But beautiful none the less.
Written June 25, 2016
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Keydet 72
Brunswick, ME249 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
The wedding was in 1978. Presiding was an Anglican Priest from Luxembourg. It was quiet, peaceful, and as we are still together, the influence of St. Mathias in memorable
Written December 29, 2015
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EDD1967_83
Santa Barbara, CA495 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Matthias Church on Castle Hill is breath taking. After visiting St. Stephen's Basilica and Matthias Church in the same day, there's no contest. Matthias wins hands down. Just a super treat to the eye. There are even tours in various languages if you want to wait.
When you're on Castle Hill, despite the entrance fee, this is another MUST while visiting.
When you're on Castle Hill, despite the entrance fee, this is another MUST while visiting.
Written December 4, 2015
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AberdeenAbroad
Aberdeen126 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
We went their completely accidentally. Its the third most popular pilgrimage for Catholics after St Peters and Santiago de Compostela. When we went in to be honest I thought it was closed as there was no one else there. Because of its importance its very impressive, Saint Mathias is down in the crypt and its the first one I have ever seen with a lift, so no access problems. Equally interesting graveyard if you are into looking at head stones. Its very close to the river and the southern area of Trier where the Romans buried their dead so can be combined with a stroll along the Moselle.
Written August 9, 2015
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vakantiejozef
Olen, Belgium6,102 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Its history goes back to the 3th / 4th Century. The abbey was originally named after Saint Eucharius, first Bishop of Trier, whose tomb is in the crypt. The monastery adopted the Rule of St. Benedict in 977. Passed through the Reformation almost unscathed, but was badly affected by wars, looting, and conflicts with various bishops or abbots. The last abbot was 1783 relieved of his office, later actual dissolution of the abbey, prior’s management. During French Revolution the abbey buildings were requisitioned by the French army, monks obliged to leave, living 1794-1802 in the parish house (Mattheiser Pfarrhaus). Abbey was 1802 nationalised and secularised. The premises sold off, local businessman Ch P Nell acquired bulk of the main building complex and used it with little alteration as residence, thus preserving it from the demolition and gross alterations for industrial purposes that befell many other monastic buildings at this period. 19th Century several attempts to revive the monastery, monks from Seckau Abbey (part of Beuron Congregation) moved into the Mattheiser Pfarrhaus after World War I. October 1922 the main building complex was rededicated as a Benedictine abbey and resettled. The new community joined the Beuron Congregation. 1941 the National Socialist government suspended the monastery and the monks moved to Maria Laach Abbey. After their return in 1945 there was dissension over the care of the parish of St. Matthias, which was now independent of the Benedictine order, for whom parochial duties with the secure income they provided represented a staple economic resource. It was recommended that the monastic community should move to Tholey Abbey in the Saarland, a move which split the community between those who were willing to go to Tholey, and those who preferred to stay in Trier. Those monks who remained in St. Matthias' became independent of any congregation, and remained so until 1981, when they joined the Congregation of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Congregatio Annuntiationis BMV). The bones of the Apostle Mattias would be commissioned by Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, and transferred to Trier. Since the 12th. Century is the tomb containg the relics of the Apostle Matthias being whorshipped in the Romanesque Basilica.
Written June 5, 2012
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I was the one who posted this question a few weeks ago. I had the chance to visit the Basilica last week. It turns out there is a large gift and religious goods shop located in the courtyard in front of the church. It is called Klosterladen. The hours are:
Monday 14:00-17:45
Tuesday 14:00-17:45
Wednesday 14:00-17:45
Thursday 14:00-17:45
Friday 14:00-17:45
Saturday 09:00-12:00
Sunday 11:00-12:45 (note that on Sunday the shop might not open until after the earlier Mass is finished).
Written May 21, 2016
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