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Ngày 21 tháng 9: Thánh Matthêu, Tông đồ, Thánh sử
The Diocese of Bà Rịa commemorates St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, on September 21.
According to the diocese, Matthew was originally a tax collector named Levi who faced social contempt before becoming an apostle. The report notes that his transformation followed Jesus' statement that he came to call sinners rather than the righteous.
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- Official source@giaophanbariaSeptember 21: St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist
Diocese of Bà Ria · Giacôbê Phạm Hoàng Bảo
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