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[[Image:Epimanikia.jpg|thumb|right|An example of a set of epimanikia.]]
'''Epimanikia''' (singular ''epimanikion'') are liturgical [[vestments]].  They are fabric cuffs, usually brocade, that lace onto the wrists of a [[bishop]], [[priest]], or [[deacon]] to contain the sleeves of the [[sticharion]]. There is usually a cross embroidered or appliquéd to the center.

Since the deacon wears a more elaborate sticharion as an outer garment, he wears the epimanikia underneath its sleeves. 

[[Category:Liturgics]][[Category:Vestments]]

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