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St. Epiphanius of Cyprus
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St. Epiphanius of Cyprus

c. 310–403 · Salamis, Cyprus · Feast May 12

Epiphanius was born in Palestine, learned Hebrew, Syriac, Egyptian, Greek and Latin, and founded a monastery near Eleutheropolis. In 367 he was made bishop of Salamis in Cyprus. His great book, the Panarion, or medicine chest, catalogues eighty heresies and their remedies. He died at sea on his way home from Constantinople.

  • Feast: May 12 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: c. 310–403
  • Place: Salamis, Cyprus
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