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Saint Matthew the Apostle

DEFINITIONS OF: Saint Matthew the Apostle

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n (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

Synonyms:
Levi, Matthew, Saint Matthew, St. Matthew, St. Matthew the Apostle
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Apostle
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
Evangelist
(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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