The feast day of Saint Matthew in the Western Church is September 21.
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 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.
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.
There are several saints named Augustine. Please be more specific.
The Roman Catholic Churchconsiders him to be the first pope, ordained by Jesus in the "Rock of My Church" dialogue in Matthew 16:18
St Matthew is one of Jesus Disciples. There is no Church of Rome at that time. Therefore there is no Pope. Now just who was the first Pope & when, sorry I have no idea whatsoever.