Apostle Matthew Icon - S104

The Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the Twelve Apostles and the brother of the Apostle James Alphaeus. He was a tax collector for Rome, but followed Jesus when he heard His call, and repaid everyone he had cheated. After Pentecost, Saint Matthew preached throughout Palestine. At the request of the Jewish Christians, he wrote his Gospel, which is the first of the four. He wrote in Aramaic. He later preached throughout the Middle East, converting many pagans to faith in Christ. The Apostle was martyred by a tribe of idol-worshippers in Ethiopia but appeared to some of his disciples after his death. His feast is celebrated on November 16.

PRODUCTION

Our icons are hand-crafted and made-to-order.  Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.

Classic Icon

• 3/4 inch MDF board
• Real wood veneer
• Paper museum-quality icon print

Masterpiece Icon

• 1 inch solid poplar board
• Traditional oak cross-slats
• Canvas museum-quality icon print

Icon Finish

Plain

• Natural, unfinished wood backing
• Standard museum-quality icon print

Protective Wax Backing

• Beeswax finish protects from moisture and adds a beautiful luster to the wood backing

Heavy Duty Coating