Saint Matthew (Levi)
A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiopia where he performs many mira…
First name and chronology
Matthew
14 saints and blesseds bear the name Matthew, between 1 and 2009; the most famous is Saint Matthew, celebrated on September 21st.
Chronology of the name Matthew
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 1-100 Saint Matthew (Levi) A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiop…
- 1001-1100 Saint Matthew of Beauvais A noble knight from Agnetz, Mathieu left for the Crusade at the end of the 11th century. Captured by the Saracens, he re…
- 1244-1309 Blessed Augustin Novello A Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at th…
- 1386-1451 Saint Matthew of Agrigento A native of Sicily in the 15th century, Matthew of Agrigento joined the Friars Minor and became a companion of Saint Ber…
- 1401-1500 Blessed Matthew Carrieri of Mantua A Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents t…
- 1786-1851 Matthew Makil A Syro-Malabar bishop and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Visitation, Matthew Makil was declared vener…
- 1870-1935 Kadalikkattil Mathai Kathanar A priest of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart, Father Mathew Kadalikk…
- 1870-1925 Matt Talbot A Dublin laborer who converted from severe alcoholism, Matt Talbot led a life of heroic asceticism, prayer, and charity.…
- 1878-1913 Luigi Palić A Franciscan priest and martyr in Kosovo, Luigi Palić gave his life in 1913 to defend the Christian faith and freedom of…
- 1893-1928 Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo Mexican Augustinian priest, martyr of the Cristero War in 1928 for refusing to abandon his clandestine ministry.
- 1893-1953 Angelico Pittavino Italian Capuchin priest and missionary in East Africa, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church.
- 1907-1944 Nicolò Cortese An Italian Conventual Franciscan priest, Father Placido Cortese (1907-1944) directed the magazine Il Messaggero di Sant'…
- 1936-1937 Mateo Casals Mas and 108 companions (109) Mateo Casals Mas and his 108 companions are a group of 109 Claretian missionaries martyred in Spain between 1936 and 193…
- 1949-2009 Matteo Farina Young Italian layperson (1990-2009), apostle of joy among young people and nicknamed the "infiltrator of God," declared …
All records linked to Matthew
Saint Matthew of Beauvais
A noble knight from Agnetz, Mathieu left for the Crusade at the end of the 11th century. Captured by the Saracens, he refused to renounce his faith an…
Blessed Augustin Novello
A Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at the Battle of Benevento in 1266.…
Saint Matthew of Agrigento
A native of Sicily in the 15th century, Matthew of Agrigento joined the Friars Minor and became a companion of Saint Bernardino of Siena. A renowned p…
Blessed Matthew Carrieri of Mantua
A Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents throughout Italy. Known for his…
Matthew Makil
A Syro-Malabar bishop and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Visitation, Matthew Makil was declared venerable in 2025.
Kadalikkattil Mathai Kathanar
A priest of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart, Father Mathew Kadalikkattil was declared Venerable i…
Matt Talbot
A Dublin laborer who converted from severe alcoholism, Matt Talbot led a life of heroic asceticism, prayer, and charity. He is the patron of people su…
Luigi Palić
A Franciscan priest and martyr in Kosovo, Luigi Palić gave his life in 1913 to defend the Christian faith and freedom of conscience in the face of for…
Mateo Elías Nieves Castillo
Mexican Augustinian priest, martyr of the Cristero War in 1928 for refusing to abandon his clandestine ministry.
Angelico Pittavino
Italian Capuchin priest and missionary in East Africa, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church.
Nicolò Cortese
An Italian Conventual Franciscan priest, Father Placido Cortese (1907-1944) directed the magazine Il Messaggero di Sant'Antonio and saved hundreds of …
Mateo Casals Mas and 108 companions (109)
Mateo Casals Mas and his 108 companions are a group of 109 Claretian missionaries martyred in Spain between 1936 and 1937, beatified in 2017.
Matteo Farina
Young Italian layperson (1990-2009), apostle of joy among young people and nicknamed the "infiltrator of God," declared Venerable in 2020.
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Matthew's feast day?
The feast of Matthew is celebrated on September 21st, in memory of Saint Matthew.
How many saints are named Matthew?
14 saints and blesseds bear the name Matthew, including Saint Matthew, Saint Matthew of Agrigento, Saint Matthew, Matthew Carrieri and Augustin Novello.
Who is the most famous saint named Matthew?
The most famous saint named Matthew is Saint Matthew (1st century).