Forefeast of the Nativity of our Lord
Troparion — Tone 4
Prepare, O Bethlehem, for Eden has been opened to all! / Adorn yourself, O Ephratha, for the tree of life blossoms forth from the Virgin in the cave! / Her womb is a spiritual paradise planted with the Divine Fruit: / If we eat of it, we shall live forever and not die like Adam. / Christ comes to restore the image which He made in the beginning!
Kontakion — Tone 3
Today the Virgin comes to the cave / to give birth to the Eternal Word. / Hear the glad tidings and rejoice, O universe! / Glorify with the angels and the shepherds / the Eternal God, who is willing to appear as a little child!
Great Martyr Anastasia the Deliverer from Poisons, her teacher, Martyr Chrysogonos, and many with them
Troparion — Tone 5
As a Martyr you emulated the deeds of the Martyrs / to whom you ministered, / and, striving valiantly, you overcame the Enemy. / You are an abundant and overflowing source of grace / for all who come to you, O godly-minded AnastasÃa.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Those in temptations and afflictions hasten to your temple / and are restored by the grace that dwells in you, / for you ever pour forth healings for all the world, / O Great Martyr AnastasÃa.