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[[Image:Epimanikia.jpg|thumb|right|An example of a set of epimanikia.]]'''Epimanikia''' (singular ''epimanikion'') are liturgical [[vestmentvestments]]s. 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]] [[el:Επιμάνικα]][[es:Epimanikia]][[ro:Mânecuţe]]