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Matthew the Apostle
Evangelist
Sanctified Life
10 — 74
Also Known As
Levi
Patronage
accountants,tax collectors,
"Freely you have received; freely give."
Transformed from a tax collector sitting at his table to an Apostle following Christ, Matthew's path is a testament to the radical mercy of God. His Gospel, written to convince his fellow Jews that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah, emphasizes the fulfillment of the Law in the person of the King of Kings.
Historical Legacy
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Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Matthew the Apostle 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.
The New Testament records that as an Apostle, he followed Jesus. Church Fathers, such as Irenaeus and Clement of Alexandria, relate that Matthew preached the gospel in Judea before going to other countries. The claim of his gospel authorship is rejected by most critical biblical scholars, though the "traditional authorship still has its defenders."
Canonization: saint
Historical Depiction
Wikimedia Commons Source
Titles & Roles
• presbyter• publican• tax collector
Sacred Symbols
winged man
Incarnation
coins
Renunciation