Saints and Symbols

 

 
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Saint Matthew the Apostle
September 21
 
Matthew was a tax collector. He was called by Jesus to become a follower and immediately left his business and followed the Master.

Symbol: Matthew, like John has two symbols, one as apostle and one as evangelist. The symbol for Matthew the apostle shows three money bags, representing his days as a tax collector.

 

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