Saint Orestes of Cappadocia

A life of faith

Orestes was a Christian physician in Cappadocia during Diocletian’s persecution. The calendar describes his arrest and refusal to renounce Christ. After severe torture he was killed, and his body was thrown into a river. His remembrance joins medical work with witness under persecution.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Orestes’s life invites reflection on integrity under threat. Seek support before facing a pressure that would require you to betray a serious commitment.

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