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. 1-100Saint Matthew (Levi)A former publican in Galilee, Matthew leaves everything to follow Jesus. After writing his Gospel, he evangelizes Ethiop…
  2. 1001-1100Saint Matthew of BeauvaisA noble knight from Agnetz, Mathieu left for the Crusade at the end of the 11th century. Captured by the Saracens, he re…
  3. 1244-1309Blessed Augustin NovelloA Sicilian nobleman and brilliant law professor, Matthew of Termini changed his life after narrowly escaping death at th…
  4. 1386-1451Saint Matthew of AgrigentoA native of Sicily in the 15th century, Matthew of Agrigento joined the Friars Minor and became a companion of Saint Ber…
  5. 1401-1500Blessed Matthew Carrieri of MantuaA Dominican religious from Mantua in the 15th century, Matthew Carrieri was a famous preacher and reformer of convents t…
  6. 1786-1851Matthew MakilA Syro-Malabar bishop and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Visitation, Matthew Makil was declared vener…
  7. 1870-1935Kadalikkattil Mathai KathanarA priest of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and founder of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart, Father Mathew Kadalikk…
  8. 1870-1925Matt TalbotA Dublin laborer who converted from severe alcoholism, Matt Talbot led a life of heroic asceticism, prayer, and charity.…
  9. 1878-1913Luigi PalićA Franciscan priest and martyr in Kosovo, Luigi Palić gave his life in 1913 to defend the Christian faith and freedom of…
  10. 1893-1928Mateo Elías Nieves CastilloMexican Augustinian priest, martyr of the Cristero War in 1928 for refusing to abandon his clandestine ministry.
  11. 1893-1953Angelico PittavinoItalian Capuchin priest and missionary in East Africa, recognized as Venerable by the Catholic Church.
  12. 1907-1944Nicolò CorteseAn Italian Conventual Franciscan priest, Father Placido Cortese (1907-1944) directed the magazine Il Messaggero di Sant'…
  13. 1936-1937Mateo 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…
  14. 1949-2009Matteo FarinaYoung Italian layperson (1990-2009), apostle of joy among young people and nicknamed the "infiltrator of God," declared …

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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).