St MatthewMatthew, St Apostle and Evangelist. Also called Levi, son of Alphaeus (Mark 2: 14). Author of the First Gospel. According to the Gospels was a publican (tax-collector) before he was called by Christ to become one of the Twelve. His symbol is a man’s is in the centre of Haslington village and opens between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm every day. We welcome everyone and are very pleased to be a PilgrimPilgrim 1. In the New Testament and Christian thought, someone engaged in the Christian journey through life towards heaven. 2. Someone who journeys to holy places (such as biblical sites or shrines of the saints) to seek God's help, to give thanks, or as an act of penance Place.