'''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. | '''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. |