Irmos: Having traversed the depths of the Red Sea with dryshod feet, Israel of old vanquished the might of Amalek in the wilderness by Moses’ arms stretched out in the form of the Cross.
Having conquered with ascetic struggles him who is crafty in wickedness, thou wast crowned with the beauties of martyrdom; and now thou standest before God, O venerable Nicon, praying for us who honor thee.
Theotokion: The portal of the descent to us of Thee, the East, O Lord, supernaturally gave birth to Thee in two natures, to Thee Who art uncontainable, Who art mystically called the Orient, the Sun and the Light.
Strengthened by the might of Him Who hath given us strength in our weakness, O blessed one, thou didst contend first in battles, and then, as a victor, didst hasten to receive Christian baptism.
The most blessed regiment of thy disciples is adorned with martyrdom, having been enlightened before with fastings; and by struggles redoubled they plaited for themselves twofold wreaths of victory, O wise one.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.