Epimachus (disambiguation)

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Epimachus is a genus of birds of paradise from New Guinea.

Epimachus or Epimachos may also refer to:

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Year 362 (CCCLXII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Mamertinus and Nevitta. The denomination 362 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Saint Thomas or St. Thomas may refer to:

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Saint Stanislaus or Saint Stanisław may refer to:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">May 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)</span>

May 8 – Eastern Orthodox Church calendar – May 10

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<i>Epimachus</i> Genus of birds

Epimachus is a genus of birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae) that includes two species, found in the highland forests of New Guinea. They are the largest members of the family. The common name "sicklebill" refers to their long, decurved, sickle-shaped bill.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saint Gordianus</span> Catholic saint (died 362)

Saint Gordianus was a Roman martyr who was killed during the reign of Julian the Apostate, and is commemorated on 10 May.

Saint Gordianus and Saint Epimachus of Alexandria were jointly venerated in the Catholic Church on 10 May until 1969.

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Epimachus of Alexandria was a Roman martyr who died in 250 during the Decian persecution. He and his companions—Alexander, Ammonarion, Mercuria, Dionysia and other women—were beheaded at Alexandria. They are commemorated on 12 December.

13 Pashons - Coptic calendar - 15 Pashons

Saint Epimachus of Pelusium was an Egyptian martyr.

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October 30 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - November 1

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March 10 - Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar - March 12

Saint Gordianus, who with several companions was martyred in Pontus or Galatia.

The Martyrs of Alexandria under Decius were a number of Christians who were martyred in Alexandria, Egypt, under the Roman Emperor Decius . Their feast day is 30 October.

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