Matan
Old priest of the Temple, friend of his colleague John. He has the gift of prophecy and predicts the fall of the Temple and the Passion of the Christ, whom he decides to follow.[1]
Character and Appearance
Very old.
Apostolic Journey
"«I brought him to You… He has been wishing for that for such a long time…But today, after what he saw, no one could hold him any longer… Old Matan (or Natan) is often inspired with prophetic spirit, and if his eyesight is becoming dimmer and dimmer, his spiritual vision is becoming brighter and brighter. Accept my friend, Lord» says John, the priest."[2]
His Name
Nathan means "God has given" – Historical reference: the prophet of David and Solomon.