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Evangelists
High above the sanctuary are 4
windows, 2 on each side that depict the 4 evangelists - S. Mathius, S.
Marcus, S. Lucas, and S. Johannus
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St. Matthew
St.
Matthew or Mathius in Latin, was an Apostle of Jesus and writer of the
First Gospel. His original name was Levi and before becoming an
Apostle he was a Roman tax collector. St. Matthew is frequently
represented as a winged man in art. St.
Matthew's Feast Day is September 21st. Additional
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St. Mark
St. Mark or Marcus in Latin is the
writer of the second Gospel and Disciple of St. Peter. Martyred in
68 A. D. St. Mark is usually represented as a winged lion.
St. Mark's Feast Day is April 25th.
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St. Luke
St. Luke or Lucas in Latin is the
author of the third Gospel and a disciple of St. Paul. He was born
of pagan parents and became one of the earliest converts. Luke was a
physician and legend has it an artist who painted pictures of Jesus and
Mary. Luke is frequently represented as a winged ox. St.
Luke's Feast Day is October 18th Additional
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St. John
St. John or Johannus in
Latin. Fourth gospel writer and apostle of Jesus. John also
wrote three epistles and is believed to have written the Book of Revelation.
Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to John as he was dying on the
cross. John is usually represented as an eagle.
St. John's Feast Day is December
27th.
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