The memory of the holy Apostle Alphaeus

The apostle Alphaeus was the father of the apostles James Alphaeus and Levi, who was a tax collector and was called by the Lord, saying, "Follow me". (Mark 2:14) Levi left everything and followed Christ and was His constant companion.

The apostle Levi is also called Matthew, and it was he who wrote the first gospel. The holy apostle Alphaeus was from the city of Capernaum, but where he preached the gospel is unknown.

On the same day, the memory of the holy martyrs Averkius and Elena, according to some monuments, children of the apostle Alphaeus, is commemorated.

On the same day, the relics of St. Makarios Kalyazinsky are celebrated.