Nestor of Magydos was a third-century bishop residing in the Pamphylia region of modern-day Turkey. During the persecutions led by Emperor Decius, he was apprehended by Roman authorities while praying within his residence. His significant influence over his community was noted by a local magistrate, who believed that the Christians could not be effectively suppressed until the bishop was defeated. Following his refusal to offer sacrifices to the state's pagan deities, he was sentenced to death by the Roman governor.