Matthew
A form of Matthaios
Matthaios, in English
the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew — kept on 16 November.
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Origin
The story of Matthaios
Matthaios keeps 16 November — the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew.
Ματθαῖος renders the Hebrew Mattityahu — “gift of YHWH,” the gift of God.
“Gift of God.”
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Matthaios at a glance
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Greek forms
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Namesakes
Notable people named Matthaios
Iconography
Matthaios in sacred art
DepictingHoly Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
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