Edistus

Edistus (also:. Aristus, Orestes or Horestes; † angebl October 12, 60 in Rome) was a legendary Christian martyr and saint.

The Passio of Edistus dates from the 5th or 6th century. In their various legends were collected by Edistus. There, his young wife Thermantia, his daughter Christina, his maid Victoria and his priest Priscus be named as his companions. The Martyrdom of Edistus is placed in the time of Emperor Nero. In the time of Pope Gregory the Great was near the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, a monastery dedicated to the Edistus in which the 7th century the alleged relics of saints were venerated as relics. The name of the saint lives in the place names Sant'Oreste at Monte Soratte continued. His feast day is October 12.