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          Apostle Matthew

          An image of St. Matthew writing his Gospel from a 10th century manuscript
          The holy, glorious and all-laudable Apostleand EvangelistMatthewis the author of the Gospel of Matthewand one of the Twelve Apostles.

          The apostle's symbol is an angel.

          When was saint matthew born and died

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          5. He is commemorated by the Church on November 16, as well as on June 30with the Twelve.

          Life

          Matthew was originally called Levi. He was the son of Alphaeus and was by profession a publican, or tax-collector, at Capernaum.

          On one occasion Jesus, coming up from the side of the lake, passed the custom-house where Matthew was seated and said to him, "Follow me." Matthew arose and followed Christ, becoming his disciple (Matthew 9:9).

          What is saint matthew known for

          He changed his name to reflect his new calling. "Matthew" means "Gift of the Lord."

          The same day on which Jesus called him he made a "great feast" (Luke 5:29), a farewell feast, to which he invited Jesus and his disciples and probably also many of his old associates.

          The last notice of him in the