Matthew's original name was Levi, and his father was named Alphaeus, a Greek name. He was a tax-collector from Capernaum when he met Jesus. Jesus gave him the name Matthew. Obviously he had a gift for writing.
Matthew lived in the first century A.D.
Matthew lived in Capernaum before being called to be a disciple. It is said that he later lived in Judea before travelling on missionary journeys.Capernaum, on the coast of the Sea of Galilee
The feast day of Saint Matthew in the Western Church is September 21.
Saint Matthew's School was created in 1902.
The Inspiration of Saint Matthew was created in 1602.
Matthew lived in the first century AD.
Saint Matthew was from Palestine (Israel).
Saint Matthew, both an Apostle and an Evangelist, lies in the crypt of the Salerno Cathedral in Italy.
Yes, Matthew was a martyr.
No, Matthew was not married.
Saint Matthew is the patron saint of accountants
The death of Saint Matthew is unknow.