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==== The Tomb of Matthew ====
==== The Tomb of Matthew ====


In 1081 the body of Matthew was "rediscovered" and buried in the crypt of the Cathedral of Salerno [Italy].
Legend says that the relics of Saint Matthew were for many years in the city of Naddaver in Ethiopia, where he suffered his martyrdom, but were transferred to Salerno on May 6, 954, where they remained concealed in a cave, for protection, for over a hundred years, until they were "rediscovered" in 1081 and buried in the crypt of the Cathedral of Salerno [Italy].
 
Legend says that the relics of Saint Matthew were for many years in the city of Naddaver in Ethiopia, where he suffered his martyrdom, but were transferred to Salerno on May 6, 954, where they remained concealed in a cave, for protection, for over a hundred years, until they were rediscovered.


The Tomb of Matthew is still today preserved in the crypt of the Cathedral. A reliquary containing the arm of Matthew is carried in procession on the occasion of religious festivities.
The Tomb of Matthew is still today preserved in the crypt of the Cathedral. A reliquary containing the arm of Matthew is carried in procession on the occasion of religious festivities.


==In Depth==
[[File:Matthew Cathedral Salerno.jpg]]
 
[[File:Matthew Crypt Salerno.jpg]]
* [[Relics of Matthew (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources
[[File:Matthew Reliquary Salerno.jpg]]
 
* [[Relics of Matthew (arts)]] -- survey of fictional works


* [[Relics of Matthew (research)]] -- survey of scholarly works


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 13:56, 3 January 2014


According to Christian traditions, Relics of Matthew are preserved in the Cathedral of Salerno, Campania [Italy].

Overview

Matthew was one of Twelve Apostles and the reputed author of the Gospel of Matthew.

The Tomb of Matthew

Legend says that the relics of Saint Matthew were for many years in the city of Naddaver in Ethiopia, where he suffered his martyrdom, but were transferred to Salerno on May 6, 954, where they remained concealed in a cave, for protection, for over a hundred years, until they were "rediscovered" in 1081 and buried in the crypt of the Cathedral of Salerno [Italy].

The Tomb of Matthew is still today preserved in the crypt of the Cathedral. A reliquary containing the arm of Matthew is carried in procession on the occasion of religious festivities.

Matthew Cathedral Salerno.jpg Matthew Crypt Salerno.jpg Matthew Reliquary Salerno.jpg


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