Thine inspired confession gained victory for the Church,/ O holy Hierarch Nicephoros./ Thou didst suffer unjust exile through reverence for the icon of God the Word./ O righteous Father,/ pray to Christ our God to grant us His great mercy.
Kontakion of St. Nicephoros Tone 4
Thou didst receive from God the Victor's crown:/ save those who faithfully venerate thee/ as a hierarch and teacher of Christ.