- St. Matthew - Encyclopedia Britannica
St Matthew (flourished 1st century ce, Palestine; Western feast day September 21, Eastern feast day November 16) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the traditional author of the first Synoptic Gospel (the Gospel According to Matthew)
- Matthew the Apostle - Wikipedia
Matthew the Apostle[a] was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus According to Christian traditions, he was also one of the four Evangelists as author of the Gospel of Matthew, and thus is also known as Matthew the Evangelist
- St. Matthew - Saints Angels - Catholic Online
The Gospel account of Matthew tells the same story as that found in the other three Gospels, so scholars are certain of its authenticity His book is the first of the four Gospels in the New Testament Many years following the death of Christ, around 41 and 50 AD, Matthew wrote his gospel account
- Who was St Matthew and what do we know about him?
There is only one person the Bible called Matthew The name is originally Hebrew וּהיָ תְתִּמ (Mattityahu), which means “gift of God” The English name of Matthew comes from the Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaios)
- St. Matthew the Apostle | Evangelist and Gospel Writer | Feast day is . . .
St Matthew, one of the twelve apostles, was a tax collector before following Jesus He authored the first Gospel, emphasizing Christ as the Messiah His transformation from a public sinner to a holy evangelist inspires many He is the patron saint of accountants and bankers
- St. Matthew, Apostle - Catholic News Agency
Although relatively little is known about the life of St Matthew, the account he wrote of Christ's ministry – traditionally considered to be the first of the four Gospels - is of inestimable
- St. Matthew | EWTN
When summoned by Jesus, Matthew arose and followed Him and tendered Him a feast in his house, where tax-gatherers and sinners sat at table with Christ and His disciples
- Saint Matthew: Biography, Miracles, and Wisdom | The Catholic Voice
Discover the rich biography, miracles, and legacy of Saint Matthew, including insights into his feast day, life, and sainthood in the Catholic faith
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