Sant'Oreste

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Sant'Oreste
Comune di Sant'Oreste
Location of Sant'Oreste
Map
ISTAT code
058099
Patron saintSt. Edistus
Saint dayOctober 12
WebsiteOfficial 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

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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  3. ^ a b Comune di Sant'Oreste