O Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, intercede to our merciful God, that He may grant our souls forgiveness of sins.

Matthew The Apostle Matthew (Levi ... of the World” and “I am the Bread of Life” are in this Gospel. The Bible is not to be understood and read in the same way as other historical documents.

This Apostle, who was also called Levi ... the word of truth thou didst herald, O Matthew, and didst arouse the souls of sluggish men by signifying the dread day of reckoning.