Feast December 12
Saint Epimachus
Martyr · Feast December 12
Biography
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.
Feast day
December 12
Death date
250 AD
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
12
Feast day of month
12