Welcome to 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 Leyburn, a warm and friendly place of worshipWorship 1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect to God. The Bible includes a wide range of physical expression in worship, including bowing down, lifting hands, dancing, processions and singing. The main day on which Christians gather for communal worship is Sunday (the day when Christ is believed to have risen from the dead). 2. Christian liturgy including sung material and prayers of thanksgiving and praise. located in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales where we spread the good news of JesusJesus (Greek form of Hebrew 'Joshua' meaning 'Yahweh [God] is salvation') Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded mainly in the Four Gospels although he is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus (c. 37-c.100) and the Roman historian Tacitus (c.110). both in-person and online.