Saint martyr Epimachus, the son of pious Christians from Egypt, loved God from his youth and went to the desert on the Pelusian mountain, where he lived in solitude, guided by the Holy Spirit. Upon learning of the persecutions of Christians in Alexandria, he left his desert to confess his faith and strengthen the weak. Entering the idolatrous temple, he boldly cast down the idols, for which he was captured and subjected to torture. In prison, he encouraged other believers who also suffered for Christ. Saint Epimachus, having endured many torments, cried out his desire to share in the sufferings of the Lord. During his torments, a miracle occurred when a woman was healed and regained her sight from a drop of his blood. Ultimately, the saint was beheaded, courageously accepting death for his faith in Christ.
