Orestes of Cappadocia

Orestes of Cappadocia
The martyrdom of 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]

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