May 14th is tthe feast day of Saint Matthias.

As per the Patron Saint Index, Matthias the Apostle is represented by a lance or a spear.

Before Matthias died and entered heaven as a saint he was the apostle chosen to replace Judas.

Saint Matthias was chosen by the remaining disciples to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after Judas' betrayal of Jesus. He is known for spreading the Gospel after witnessing the resurrection of Jesus and is considered a saint in the Christian tradition. Saint Matthias is often celebrated on May 14th in the liturgical calendar.

Matthias is the patron saint of:
against alcoholism
against smallpox
carpenters
Gary, Indiana, diocese of
Great Falls-Billings, Montana, diocese of
reformed alcoholics
tailors