Matthias was born in Bethlehem.
He was one of the 70, then was
chosen by lot to take Judas' place
as one of the Twelve Apostles.
(Acts 1:23)

Matthias preached the gospel in
Judea, then Ethiopia. There is also a report of him
miraculously escaping from prison for preaching in
Macedonia. He continued his ministry by returning
to preach in Judea with signs and wonderings following.

The high priest Ananias tried him and condemned him
to death. He was stoned to death by the Jews. Then they
took an axe and severed his head in 63 A.D. This was a
Roman form of execution.