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Feast of Saint Matthew

📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

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feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

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About Feast of Saint Matthew

The Feast of Saint Matthew is celebrated on September 21 each year, honoring Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. This feast day is recognized in various Christian denominations, including Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism.

Historically, the feast has been observed since the early centuries of Christianity, reflecting the importance of Saint Matthew in the Christian faith. His role as an apostle and evangelist is commemorated through various liturgical practices, including special masses and readings from the Gospel of Matthew.

Celebrations may vary by region, but they often include prayers, hymns, and reflections on the life and teachings of Saint Matthew. Many churches hold services that focus on his contributions to the New Testament and his call to discipleship. The feast serves as a reminder of the importance of evangelism and the call to spread the message of Christ.

The Feast of Saint Matthew is significant not only for its religious implications but also for its role in fostering community among believers. It encourages reflection on personal faith and the importance of sharing one's beliefs with others.

Key facts

First held: Early centuries
Frequency: Annual
Date: September 21

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Frequently asked questions about Feast of Saint Matthew.

The Feast of Saint Matthew is on September 21, 2026.

Saint Matthew is recognized as an apostle and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

It is celebrated with special masses, prayers, and reflections on his life.

It is observed in Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism.

Themes of evangelism and discipleship are central to the observance.

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Feast of Saint Matthew start times in other key cities:

Location	Time
Abidjan	Mon 00:00:00
Addis Ababa	Mon 00:00:00
Ahmedabad	Mon 00:00:00
Alexandria	Mon 00:00:00
Ankara	Mon 00:00:00
Baghdad	Mon 00:00:00
Bangkok	Mon 00:00:00
Beijing	Mon 00:00:00
Bengaluru	Mon 00:00:00
Bogota	Mon 00:00:00
Cairo	Mon 00:00:00
Cape Town	Mon 00:00:00
Chongqing	Mon 00:00:00
Dar es Salaam	Mon 00:00:00
Delhi	Mon 00:00:00
Dhaka	Mon 00:00:00
Guangzhou	Mon 00:00:00
Hanoi	Mon 00:00:00
Ho Chi Minh City	Mon 00:00:00
Hong Kong	Mon 00:00:00
Istanbul	Mon 00:00:00
Jakarta	Mon 00:00:00
Johannesburg	Mon 00:00:00
Kano	Mon 00:00:00
Karachi	Mon 00:00:00
Khartoum	Mon 00:00:00
Kinshasa	Mon 00:00:00
Lagos	Mon 00:00:00
Lahore	Mon 00:00:00
Lima	Mon 00:00:00
London	Mon 00:00:00
Luanda	Mon 00:00:00
Melbourne	Mon 00:00:00
Mexico City	Mon 00:00:00
Moscow	Mon 00:00:00
Mumbai	Mon 00:00:00
New York City	Mon 00:00:00
Rio de Janeiro	Mon 00:00:00
Riyadh	Mon 00:00:00
Saint Petersburg	Mon 00:00:00
Santiago	Mon 00:00:00
Seoul	Mon 00:00:00
Shanghai	Mon 00:00:00
Shenzhen	Mon 00:00:00
Singapore	Mon 00:00:00
Sydney	Mon 00:00:00
São Paulo	Mon 00:00:00
Tehran	Mon 00:00:00
Tokyo	Mon 00:00:00

Feast of Saint Matthew start times in different countries:

🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne Mon 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne Mon 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie Mon 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon Mon 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar Mon 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines Mon 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni Mon 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie Mon 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande Mon 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte Mon 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie Mon 00:00:00

Location	Time
🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud	Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇿 Algérie	Mon 00:00:00
🇩🇪 Allemagne	Mon 00:00:00
🇦🇷 Argentine	Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇩 Bangladesh	Mon 00:00:00
🇧🇷 Brésil	Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇳 Chine	Mon 00:00:00
🇨🇴 Colombie	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇸 Espagne	Mon 00:00:00
🇫🇷 France	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇳 Inde	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇩 Indonésie	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇷 Iran	Mon 00:00:00
🇮🇹 Italie	Mon 00:00:00
🇯🇵 Japon	Mon 00:00:00
🇰🇪 Kenya	Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇽 Mexique	Mon 00:00:00
🇲🇲 Myanmar	Mon 00:00:00
🇳🇬 Nigéria	Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇰 Pakistan	Mon 00:00:00
🇵🇭 Philippines	Mon 00:00:00
🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni	Mon 00:00:00
🇷🇺 Russie	Mon 00:00:00
🇹🇭 Thaïlande	Mon 00:00:00
🇻🇳 Vietnam	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇬 Égypte	Mon 00:00:00
🇺🇸 États-Unis	Mon 00:00:00
🇪🇹 Éthiopie	Mon 00:00:00