Saint Matthew the Apostle

Who is Saint Matthew?

• One of the Twelve Apostles

• One of the Jesus' Relatives

• One of the Four Evangelists

• One of the Prophets

Where did Jesus first meet Saint Matthew?

• Jericho

• Capernaum

• Damascus

• Jerusalem

When is Saint Matthew's Feast Day in the West and East?

• September 21 in the West

• November 16 in the East

• September 22 in the West

• October 16 in the East

When was Saint Matthew Canonized?

• 6th Century A.D.

• 7th Century A.D.

• 14th Century A.D.

• Pre-Congregation

When century was Saint Matthew born and died in?

• 2nd Century A.D.

• 1st Century A.D.

• 3rd Century A.D.

• 4th Century A.D.

What symbol is associated with Saint Matthew as an Evangelist?

• The Angel/Winged Man

• Winged Lion

• Ox

• Eagle

Who was Saint Matthew before being called as an Apostle by Jesus?

• A Fisherman

• A Carpenter

• A Tax Collector

• A Pharisee/Scribe

In what location was Saint Matthew born in? Where was he martyred?

• Born in Nazareth, Israel

• Born in Capernaum, Israel

• Died in Egypt

• Died in Ethiopia

Saint Matthew is the patron saint of what?

• Tax Collectors, Stock Brokers, Accountants, Civil Servants, etc.

• Students, Philosophers, Academics, Booksellers, etc.

• Architects, Masons, Builders, Carpenters, etc.

• Brewers, Printers, Theologians, etc.

One way Saint Matthew's Gospel is unique compared to the other Gospels is that

• It concludes with an implicit call to action.

• It contains a detailed account of the genealogy of Jesus.

• It describes more of Jesus' life, miracles, parables, and exorcisms.

• It is the longest Gospel and tells the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.