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Line 1: − + − '''Matthew the Apostle''' (Saint Matthew in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions}. The name Matthew is derived from the Hebrew Mattija. Formerly St. Matthew, a tax-collector at Capernaum, he became one of the more prominent [[Apostles]]. − − ''As a disciple and an Apostle he thenceforth followed [[Christ]], accompanying Him up to the time of His Passion and, in [[Galilee]], was one of the witnesses of His [[Resurrection]]. He was also among the Apostles who were present at [[the Ascension]], and afterwards withdrew to an upper chamber, in [[Jerusalem]], praying in union with [[Mary]], the Mother of Jesus, and with his brethren (Acts 1:10 and 1:14).'' <ref> [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10056b.htm St. Matthew]</ref> − − '''Feastday:''' September 21, November 16. − − {{DEFAULTSORT:Matthew, Saint}} − − == See also == − − *[[The Twelve Apostles]] − *[[Jude the Apostle]] − − == External links == − − *[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10056b.htm St. Matthew] Catholic Encyclopedia. − − == References == − − <references/> − − [[category:12 Disciples]] − [[Category:Saints]]
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