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- ↑ Murphy, John F.X. "Sts. Gordianus and Epimachus." The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 6. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1909. 26 November 2021
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ "Martyr Epimachus of Alexandria, Egypt", Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
- 1 2 "Apostle Epίmakhos of Alexandria", Orthodox Church in America
- ↑ "Apostle Stachys et al.", Basilica.Ro News Agency
- ↑ "Commemorations for Bashons 14", St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church, Jersey City, NJ
- ↑ "Orthodox Saint Epimachus History and Name Day Information", Greek Boston
