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The feast day of Saint Matthew in the Western Church is September 21.
He is important as he is the protector of earth and will banish the evil
September 21 in the Roman Church
In the Catholic Church - September 21.In the Orthodox Church - November 16.
The Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church each hold the tradition that Matthew died as a martyr. However, the manner and date of his death are not known.
There are no dates on record about St. Matthew, including when he was born and when he died.
There are accounts and traditions claiming that Saint Matthew's body was found to be incorruptible after his death. However, the Church has not officially declared him to be incorruptible, so it remains a matter of faith and belief for individuals.
Matthew was declared a saint very early in the history of the church. He was one of the original 12 apostles of Jesus. Tradition states that he was skinned alive for his faith in India.
She is a saint and should not be forgotten.
The Latin Church celebrates the feast of St. Matthew on 21 September, and the Greek Church on 16 November.
Saint Matthew the Evangelist is traditionally believed to have been buried in the city of Salerno, Italy. In the 11th century, his relics were transferred to the Cathedral of Salerno, where they are venerated to this day.
Saint Matthew's death by martyrdom earned him his saint hood by the Catholic Church. Saint Matthew was one of the 12 Apostles chosen by Jesus.