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St. Matthew, one of the twelve Apostles, is the author of the first Gospel. This has been the constant tradition of the Church and is confirmed by the Gospel itself. He was the son of Alpheus and was called to be an Apostle while sitting in the tax collectors place at Capernaum. Before his conversion he was a publican, i.e., a tax collector by profession. He is to be identified with the "Levi" of Mark and Luke. His apostolic activity was at ... Continue Reading

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  1. MO
    3 years ago

    he is my favorite saint he is amazing like me

  2. ww2
    3 years ago

    he is 1 of my favorite saints

  3. Matt
    3 years ago

    He is my favorite because he is named after me

  4. TY TY
    3 years ago

    Matthew rocks

  5. e.a
    3 years ago

    WOW Mathew was one of the 12 apostles.....that is really good. but i need to know how he became a saint,date of death,when he became a saint....I can't tell you why

  6. jacob
    3 years ago

    when was he born

  7. sheryl
    3 years ago

    i love that name,Mathew.

  8. df
    3 years ago

    how did he become a saint

  9. c.f
    3 years ago

    how did he become a saint? i need it for assignment

  10. c.j
    3 years ago

    hi

  11. kevin
    3 years ago

    wen was he born? i need that info for a assignment.

  12. tyty
    3 years ago

    DID HE DO IT

  13. matthew kyle santiago
    3 years ago

    my parents gave me this holy name..

  14. nick
    3 years ago

    i have his name

  15. squalker JR
    3 years ago

    he has my name

  16. Mitchell
    3 years ago

    I've also chosen his name too!

  17. Kaela
    3 years ago

    kind of helpful to right a seventh grade religion paper

  18. A
    4 years ago

    he looks ok

  19. mitchel
    4 years ago

    im picking him for my confirmation name too

  20. Barry
    4 years ago

    i am picking Matthew for my Conformation name.


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