Orestes

Other days it is celebrated

Saints named Orestes

• Martyr Orestes of CappadociaA soldier who suffered for Christ along with Eustratius, Auxentius, Eugene and Mardarius.
• OTMartyr Orestes of TyanaNovember 10A martyr of Tyana in Cappadocia, put to death for his faith in 304.
• OMartyr OrestesJune 9A martyr commemorated together with Diomedes and Rhodion.
• OSaint OrestesAugust 20A saint of Cyprus, commemorated in the Greek synaxarion.
• OSMartyr Orestes of SebasteDecember 13Martyr of Sebaste, one of the five martyrs around St. Eustratius.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Orestes?

The name day of Orestes is November 10, the feast of Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia. It is also kept on June 9, August 20, December 13.

II.Which saints bore the name Orestes?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 5 saints named Orestes, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Orestes a good baptismal name?

Yes. Orestes is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have Martyr Orestes of Cappadocia as patron.