Saint Matthew is a revered figure in Christianity, and there are many synonyms that can be used to refer to him. This includes Saint Matthew the Apostle, Saint Matthew the Evangelist, and Levi. Saint Matthew was one of Jesus' twelve apostles and is known for writing the first Gospel of the New Testament. He is often depicted in art with a winged man or angel, which represents his Gospel's opening passage describing the genealogy of Jesus back to Abraham. Saint Matthew is also sometimes referred to as the patron saint of bankers, tax collectors, and accountants due to his former profession as a tax collector before becoming an apostle.