In Honor of Father Nicholas

We gather to celebrate and to praise in song
the model of bishops and a glory to the fathers,
a fountain of miracles and a great helper of believers.
Let us sing to the saintly Nicholas:
Rejoice, O Protector of Myra
who was revered as its leader and strongest pillar!
Rejoice, O Radiant Star
whose light of miracles shines throughout the world!
Rejoice, O Divine Joy to those in sorrow!
Rejoice, O Defender of those who are oppressed!
For even now all-holy Nicholas, you still pray to God for us
who celebrate your feast with faith
and who honor you with zeal and joy!
(Hymn from the Orthodox Vespers)