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Matthew the Evangelist ('''מתי''' "Gift of The LORD ", Standard Hebrew and Tiberian Hebrew '''Mattay'''; Septuagint Greek '''Μαθθαιος''' or '''Ματθαιος''', '''Matthaios''') is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel Of Matthew . He was the son of Alphaeus , and was a Publican or tax-collector at Capernaum . On one occasion Jesus , coming up from the side of the lake, passed the custom-house where Matthew was seated, and said to him, "Follow me." Matthew arose and followed him, and became his disciple ( Matthew 9:9). He is called Levi in l Gospel Of Thomas , suggesting he was of more importance in the early church than surviving evidence indicates. The time and manner of his death are unknown. Some traditions say that Matthew was Martyr ed in Ethiopia , others say that he was martyred in Hierapolis of Parthia . According to Epiphanius , Bishop of Cyprus, Matthew the Evangelist was martyred in Hierapolis, and the Matthew who replaced Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles is the one who died in Ethiopia. He is recognized as a Saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. The Eastern Orthodox celebrate his Feast Day on November 16 , whereas September 21 is observed in Latin churches. Like the other three Evangelist s, Matthew is often depicted in Christian Art . His particular attribute is a winged man, a reference to the Angel who is supposed to have dictated to him as he wrote. The three paintings of his life by Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio) in the church of San Luigi Dei Francesi in Rome are among the landmarks of Western art. SEE ALSO |
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