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The future [[bishop]] Epiphanios was born in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1971. After his elementary education he attended and graduated, in 1988, from the Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia. He continued his education at and graduated from the Pedagogical Academy in 1991.
After receiving his university degree, Epiphanios worked in the public elementary education system for four years as, at the same time, he enrolled in the Theological Faculty of the Aristotle University of [[Thessalonica]].
In 1995, Epiphanios entered the Monastery of Machaira as a lay-brother. In 1996, he was [[tonsure]]d a [[monk]] with the name Epiphanios. Entering the [[Holy Orders]], Mk. Epiphanios was [[ordination|ordained]] [[deacon]] on [[December 26]], 1999 by Metropolitan [[Athanasios of Limassol]]. His ordination to the [[priest]]hood was on [[March 26]], 2000. He was elected a member of the Abbot's Council of the Monastery of Machaira in July 2004.