St. Matthew Evangelist (angel) with aureole
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Saint Matthew the Evangelist, one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel. Former tax collector turned follower of Jesus, patron of bankers and customs officers.
Saint Matthew the Evangelist was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. Originally named Levi, he worked as a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman Empire. Despite being despised by his people, Jesus called him with the words: “Follow me”, and Matthew immediately left everything to follow Him.
The Gospel according to Matthew emphasizes Christ as the promised Messiah and is rich in parables and teachings. Matthew is believed to have accompanied Saint Paul in his missions and devoted himself to evangelizing distant lands.
Tradition holds that he preached in Ethiopia and performed many miracles. According to different sources, he died a martyr or peacefully in old age. His relics are venerated in the Cathedral of Salerno, Italy.
Saint Matthew is the patron of accountants, bankers, and tax collectors. His feast day is celebrated on September 21.
Iconography: apostle with an angel, book, scroll, purse or sword
Feast Day: September 21 (Catholic) – September 16 (Orthodox)
Patron: of Salerno, accountants, bankers, tax collectors, and against alcoholism
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Saint Matthew the Evangelist, one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel. Former tax collector turned follower of Jesus, patron of bankers and customs officers.