Nestor of Thessaloniki
Nestor of Thessalonica is a saint and wrestler known for having been the companion of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica. St. Nestor's feast day is celebrated on October 27. Nestor is usually seen in warriors atire and wearing warrior clothing.
Biography
Having been moved to act against the mighty Lyaeus, the most feared gladiator in Rome, who mocked and tormented the Christians in the arena, Nestor went to see the imprisoned St. Demetrius and asked for his blessing to fight and defeat Lyeios. With the blessing of the saint and faith in God, he entered the arena and mortally struck Lyeios.Maximian, the emperor, was angered by this and ordered that Nestor be slain with his own sword.