SAINT MATTHIAS: The book represents this apostle's missionary work in Judea. The words "super Mathium" or "uponMatthias" refer to his having been chosen by a casting of lots to replace Judas Iscariot. The lot fell upon Matthias.He is said to have been beheaded.. SAINT MARK: The winged lion is the symbol for this evangelist because his Gospel teaches us of the royal dignity of Christ. SAINT MATTHEW: The winged man is the symbol for this evangelist because his Gospel teaches us about the human nature of Christ. OAK: Oak is the symbol for faith and endurance. Entire cushion donated by Mrs. Robert S. Jordan, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Jordan, Jr., Kristen, Matthew, Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Yates, Kimberly, William and Robert in memory of Robert S. Jordan, Sr., husband, father, grandfather. Needlepointed by Gail Jordan.