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St. Epiphanius of Salamis, May 12

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Epiphanius was born in Besanduk, Palestine, around 315. He later became a monk and he actually spoke five languages! For a while, he lived in Egypt, but returned to Palestine in around 333. He built a monastery and was made superior of it. In 367, he was made a bishop and preached against Arianism. He died en route to Salamis in 403.

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  1. Meg Hunter-KilmerMay 13, 2020 at 1:13 AM

    Five languages? Very cool! If you could speak five languages, which would you pick?

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  2. RosieJune 12, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    I don't know… — John Paul

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  3. Jaclyn_RoseJune 18, 2020 at 3:23 PM

    Five languages!? Epiphanius must have had a hard time learning them all. Cool post, John Paul! -Finn

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  4. RosieJune 24, 2020 at 7:30 AM

    Thanks, Finn! — John Paul

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