St. Matthew

Saint Matthew is primarily known for being one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and for authoring the first Gospel in the New Testament, also named the Gospel of Matthew. He was a former tax collector who was called by Jesus to be a disciple. Beyond his Gospel, he is also known for his missionary work, particularly in regions like Ethiopia and Persia.

Apostle and Evangelist:

He was one of the original twelve apostles, chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings. He is also one of the four evangelists (writers of the Gospels).

Gospel of Matthew:

He is credited with writing the first Gospel in the Bible, which focuses on presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah and King.

Tax Collector:

Before becoming an apostle, Matthew (also known as Levi) was a tax collector, a profession that was often viewed with disdain by the Jewish people.