2nd Sunday after Pentecost  Tone 1; Our Holy Father Nicephorus the Confessor (829); Holy Martyr  John of Sochava (1340)

Text from “The Divine Liturgy: An Anthology for Worship”; Pg. 329

Troparion (Tone 1): Though the stone was sealed by the Judeans* and soldiers guarded Your most pure body,* You arose, O Savior, on the third day,* and gave life to the world.* And so the heavenly powers cried out to You, O Giver of Life;* Glory to your resurrection, O Christ!* Glory to Your kingdom!* Glory to Your saving plan,* O only Lover of Mankind.