Forefeast of the Annunciation - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
Today the beginning of universal joy moves us to sing the prefestal hymn; / for Gabriel is coming and will cry to her: / "Rejoice, O Virgin full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Kontakion — Tone 4
(Greek)
At the great Archangel’s voice, O Theotokos, / the All-holy Spirit came upon thee / and thou didst conceive Him Who is one in essence and co-enthroned with God the Father, / O you who are the recall of Adam.
Kontakion — Tone 8
(Slavic)
O Virgin Theotokos, you are the beginning of salvation for all of us on earth; / for God's servant, the great Archangel Gabriel, was sent from Heaven to stand before you bringing you joy. / Therefore we all cry to you: “Rejoice, unwedded Bride.”