Irmos: The tempest of evil thoughts, having overtaken me, doth drag me down into the abyss of my countless sins; but, going before me, O good Helmsman, govern me and save me, as Thou didst the Prophet Jonah.
Kontakion, in Tone II, Spec. Mel: “Seeking the highest...” —
Theotokion: O Virgin Mary, who gavest birth unto God Who taketh away the sin of the world, thou hast broken the chains of my transgression, for on thee have I set my hope of salvation.
Having stamped thy heart with a seal, thou didst courageously wound the heart of Lyæus with the spear of thy valor, O passion-bearer; and, rejoicing, thou wast slain for Christ, the Life of all.
Like a bridegroom didst thou issue forth from the chamber of thy flesh, O wise one; and manifestly arrayed in garments woven of thy sacred blood, O martyr, thou hast taken thy place before Christ the Master.
Having set thy feet upon the rock of piety, Christ, the Rock of life, guided thy steps to Himself, O Nestor, and put thine enemies to shame.
Having fought the good fight, thou hast now inherited immortal glory, for thou becamest an excellent warrior of the Master through the supplications of the martyr Demetrius. Wherefore, cease not to pray for us all, O wise Nestor.
Ikos: From childhood didst thou tread the path of the Lord, O thrice-blessed one, and didst piously desire His testimonies; and, having zealously taken the Cross upon thy shoulders, O divinely wise Nestor, thou didst destroy the wicked delusion of the madness of idolatry, breaking and destroying the snares and nets of Lyæus. Wherefore, we flee to thy protection with faith, crying aloud: O thou who art most rich, entreat Christ God in behalf of us all!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.