Aposticha stichera from the Octoechos; and Glory…, in Tone VIII—

Having preserved intact that which is according to the image of God, O venerable father, thou didst most manfully champion the image of Christ, fearing not the threats of Copronymus; yea, thou didst slay him with the sword of the Spirit. Wherefore, having acquired boldness before God, save thy flock from all heresies, O much-suffering Stephen.

Now & ever…: Theotokion, or this stavrotheotokion: Spec. Mel.: “O most glorious wonder…”—

Troparion, in Tone IV—

“What is this thing that I see with mine eyes, O Master? Thou Who sustainest all things art lifted up upon a tree and diest, granting life unto all!” the Theotokos said, weeping, when she beheld suspended upon the Cross the God and man Who had shone forth from her ineffably.

Glory…, Now & ever…: Theotokion, or stavrotheotokion.

Struggling in fasting upon the mountain, thou didst slay the noetic hordes of the enemy with the weapon of the Cross, O most blessed one, and didst manfully arm thyself again for martyrdom, slaying Copronymus with the sword of the Faith. And for both hast thou been crowned by God, O ever-memorable venerable-martyr Stephen.