Sant'Oreste
Sant'Oreste | ||
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Comune di Sant'Oreste | ||
ISTAT code 058099 | | |
Patron saint | St. Edistus | |
Saint day | October 12 | |
Website | Official website |
Sant'Oreste is a natural preserve with the same name.
History
The first mention of Sant'Oreste is made by
Saint Orestes (Edistus, Sant'Edisto, Sant'Oreste) was martyred for his faith around 68 AD. Linguistic corruptions transformed the name from Sanctus Edistus to Sanctus Heristus, Santo Resto, San Tresto, Sant'Oreste.[3]
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Istat.
- ^ a b Comune di Sant'Oreste