Troparion of St. Nicholas
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(BDW p.534, ED p. 1177)

O Father and Pontiff Nicholas, the holiness of your life was set before your flock as a rule of faith, and example of meekness and a teaching of temperance; wherefore you acquired greatness through humility and spiritual wealth through poverty. Pray to Christ God that He may save our souls.

Kondakion of the Preparation of the Nativity of our Lord
(BDW p.554, SLC p. 373, Edelby p.1204)

Today the Virgin is on her way to the cave where she will give birth to the Eternal Word of God in an ineffable manner. Rejoice, therefore, O universe, when you hear this news, and glorify with the angels and the shepherds Him who shall appear as a new Child, being God from all eternity.

Epistle of the Feast
Heb. 13: 17-21

Prokimenon
(Tone 1)

Precious in the Lord’s eyes is the death of his holy ones.

Gospel of the Feast
Luke 6: 17-23,