Hieromartyr
Nestor of Magydos in Pamphylia
Hieromartyr Nestor, Bishop of Magydos in Pamphylia
New Calendar February 28 Old Calendar March 13
Why they are a saint
Nestor of Magydos in Pamphylia served as Bishop of Magydos in Pamphylia. A hieromartyr is honored for dying for Christ while serving as a pastor or, in some commemorations, as a named witness of that rank. The Church honors him as a hieromartyr, one who died for Christ.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Nestor of Magydos in Pamphylia as a patron when they bear the name Nestor at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 28. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Nestor of Magydos in Pamphylia, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.