Talk:Matthew the Evangelist
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Yep he was a saint!!!—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.192.40.129 (talk • contribs) 19:13, 12 September 2006.
Each of the evangelists is represented in art by a winged creature, which represents some aspect of their respective gospels, some a little more forced than others. St. Mark is represented by a winged lion because he begins his gospel with the voice of John the Baptist crying in the desert. St. Luke is represented by a winged ox because his gospel begins with the story of Zechariah offering a sacrifice in the Temple. St. John is represented by an eagle because the prologue of his gospel soars like an eagle. And so, St. Matthew is represented by a winged man (it is not an angel) because his gospel begins with the human genealogy of Jesus.68.65.122.80 14:09, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Isn't he also recognized in the Anglican Church?
The article states "He is recognized as a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. The Eastern Orthodox celebrate his feast day on November 16, whereas September 21 is observed in Latin churches." He is also recognized in the Anglica Church, same feast day I believe.
[edit] Sub-Caspian Ethiopia
I removed the reference to the country called Ethiopia, south of the Caspian. I think the contributor may have been confused by the fact that there is debate on whether he died in Ethiopia or in Parthia (which was indeed south of Caspian).Ordinary Person 02:10, 27 February 2007 (UTC)
