Orestes of Cappadocia

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

Orestes of Cappadocia 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]

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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