Память святого апостола Алфея
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The Holy Apostle Alpheus was the father of the apostles James Alpheus and Levi. This Levi was a publican 3469 and the Lord called him, saying: “Come for Me!” (Mark 2:14).
Leaving everything, Levi followed Christ and was His constant companion all the time.
The Apostle Levi is also called Matthew, and it was he who wrote the first Gospel.
The Holy Apostle Alpheus came from the city of Capernaum, but where he preached the Gospel is unknown.
Publican - tax collector.
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