Aristeus of Capua

Saint Aristeus, hieromartyr, was Bishop of Capua and died a martyr around the year 303. He is commemorated on 2 July.

He is often identified with Agrestius Chromatius, prefect of Rome in the 280s. In 286 the latter moved from Rome to Sinuessa and was later made bishop at Capua. He took part in the Synod of Sinuessa, signing the documents of its first session, though historians regard the acts of that synod as of doubtful authenticity. Later, on 2 July, he was put to death in the time of the Great Persecution.

It is not excluded that he is the same as Saint Ariston, also commemorated on 2 July.