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Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector for King Herod.

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Saint Matthew was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.

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Was Saint Matthew a disciple an apostle and an evangelist?

Yes, Saint Matthew was one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus and later became an apostle. He is also known as an evangelist, as he authored the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.


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Who is the patron saint of finance?

St. Matthew the apostle, once a tax collector, is patronage of financial matters.


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Who is the female patron saint of finance or accountants?

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