Sv. Matej Apostol i Evanđelist

The Diocese of Požega celebrates the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, noting his role as a tax collector called by Jesus. According to the diocesan liturgical calendar, the celebration includes readings from Ef 4, 1-7, 11-13 and Mt 9, 9-13.

The Gospel passage describes Jesus calling Matthew while he was sitting at the tax collector's booth. The Diocese of Požega highlights that Jesus chose disciples from social classes that were not highly regarded. The report notes that tax collectors worked with the authorities and lacked a reputation for honesty.

The diocese uses the feast to reflect on Jesus as a physician for sinners who came to save those seeking truth. The celebration also marks the titular feast for the community of Mačkovac.