Epimachus of Pelusium
Egyptian martyr
About Epimachus of Pelusium
Lived 201 – 251 (aged 49–50).
Epimachus of Pelusium was an Egyptian martyr.
Narrative Epimachus lived an ascetical life on Mount Pelusium. To support himself, he worked as a weaver along with his two companions: Theodore and Callinicos. At age 27, he heard that Polemius the governor of Egypt was torturing Christians. He subsequently went to El-Bakroug, (near Demera) and destroying some pagan idols, declared that he too was a Christian.
Apellianos, the eparch of Alexandria had Epimarchus tortured severely on the wheel. A drop of his blood splashed on the eyes of a blind maiden, and she was able to see instantaneously. The maiden and her family converted to Christianity and were also martyred. Furious, the governor ordered Epimachus beheaded with a sword.
The feast of Saint Epimachus of Pelusium falls on 14 Pashons in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and on 31 October in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Epimachus of Pelusium?
Egyptian martyr
When was Epimachus of Pelusium born?
Epimachus of Pelusium was born in 201 in Pelusium.
When did Epimachus of Pelusium die?
Epimachus of Pelusium died in 251 in Egypt.
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