Orestes of Cappadocia

Orestes of Cappadocia (Greek: Ορέστης ό Καππαδόκης) was a soldier who is venerated as a martyr by the Eastern Orthodox Church, along with Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, and Mardarius. Tradition states that he was martyred during the reign of Diocletian.[1]

Orestes of Cappadocia from the Menologion of Basil II (c. 1000 AD)
The Holy Martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes

References
  1. "The Holy Martyrs Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes". St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
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