Apostle Matthew Evangelist and Witness of Christ

A dignified and scripturally grounded portrayal of Apostle Matthew, also known as Levi, one of the Twelve Apostles and traditionally the author of the Gospel of Matthew. According to Wikipedia, Matthew was born in Capernaum and worked as a tax collector, a profession despised in ancient Judaism, before Jesus called him with the simple yet life‑changing words: “Follow me.” Britannica notes that Matthew flourished in 1st‑century Palestine and is honored as both Apostle and Evangelist, with his major work being the Gospel that bears his name. OverviewBible highlights that although little is known about his later life, early Christian tradition holds him to be a martyr, though accounts differ on where and how he died. OrthodoxWiki adds that his symbol in Christian iconography is an angel, representing the human genealogy with which his Gospel begins. It also recounts that he hosted a “great feast” after his calling, celebrating his new life in Christ. Venerated across Catholic, Orthodox, Oriental, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions, Matthew is the patron of accountants, bankers, civil servants, and tax collectors. His feast is celebrated on 21 September in the West and 16 November in the East. Perfect for sacred art prints, catechetical materials, biblical studies, and devotional designs.