St. Matthew
(1st century)

A tax man at Capernaum about not much is known, except that he was an apostle of Christ and wrote the first Gospel. His original name was Levi.

In art he if often shown holding money, a purse, a chest or a sword.

Orthodox nameday: 16/11

 

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