Exapostilarion: Spec. Mel.: “When the disciples beheld…” —
Irmos: Christ, the Chief Cornerstone uncut by human hands, Who united the two disparate natures, was cut from thee, the unquarried mountain, O Virgin. Wherefore, in gladness we magnify thee, O Theotokos.
When shadowy reflections passed away and the truth was made manifest, thou didst find a blessed end through the vision of incorrupt beauty; and delighting now therein, remember us in thy supplications.
Theotokion: Knowing thee to be the root, wellspring and cause of incorruption, O Virgin, we, the faithful, honor thee with praises; for thou hast poured forth upon us the hypostatic Immortality.
Surrounding the divine shrine of the God-bearing Nicephorus, come, O ye Christians, let us earnestly hymn him as victor, and with gladness let us celebrate his festival.
Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion —
Having laid hold of every virtue, O hieromartyr, at the end of thy struggles thou wast shown to be adorned with the crown of confession, and crowned thou standest now before thy Master.
As an excellent victor over the passions, O Nicephorus, thou hast received a twofold crown from Christ the Savior; for, casting down the God-opposing heresy of those who reject the divine icons, O all-wise hierarch, thou wast a champion of athletes of piety. O blessed father, pray for us who honor thee.
Without leaving the bosom of the Father, Thou wast incarnate of the Virgin, O Lord; for, bowing down the heavens, thou didst descend to save me who am fallen, desiring to rescue from the mouth of the noetic beast me who am stuck fast in his clutches. Wherefore, delivered, I glorify Thy power.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.