Saint Matthew the Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr

This book explores the life of Saint Matthew the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples, also known as Levi son of Alphaeus. The text details the call of the Lord Jesus Christ to him at the tax office, where he left everything to follow the Savior, transforming his life from a tax collector to a powerful preacher of the Gospel. The content emphasizes Saint Matthew's virtues, particularly sincere repentance and deep humility, noting how he referred to himself as 'the tax collector' in his Gospel as an act of self-denial. The book explains the meaning of his name, 'Gift of God,' and its roots in Coptic and Greek. It also covers his missionary service, which extended from Judea to Ethiopia, where he received the crown of martyrdom. The work includes an analytical study of the Gospel of Matthew, highlighting its position as the first Gospel and its focus on proving that Jesus is the promised Messiah who fulfilled the prophecies. It concludes with spiritual praises and reflections on the path