Saint Matthew
Gospel author, former publican
Saint Matthew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, traditionally credited as the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.
Before his calling, he worked as a tax collector—a profession despised in ancient Judea.
Matthew is the patron saint of accountants, bankers, and tax collectors.
His feast day is September 21.
- apostleMessenger for a cause
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- evangelistZealous advocate or preacher
- tax collectorOne who collects levies
- LeviHebrew name, "attached"
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sainthood vs. biblical villainy
Saint MatthewJudas Iscariot
Disciple who betrayed Christ
Judas · Satan · Pontius Pilate · Herod the Great · Caiaphas