Divine services on the Eve of the Nativity of Christ in the Starocherkassk Army Cathedral of Christ’s Resurrection were led by the senior priest of the cathedral, archpriest Valery Voloshchuk.

Forefeast of the Nativity; Troparion, Tone IV —
Once Mary, pregnant with a seedless pregnancy,/ was registered in Bethlehem with the elder Joseph,/ as being of the seed of David./ And while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered,/ but there was no room for them in the inn./ But the cave showed itself to be a beauteous palace for the Queen,// and Christ is born to raise up the image that fell of old!

Kontakion of the Forefeast, Tone III “Today the Virgin” —
Today the Virgin cometh to give birth ineffably/ to the preeternal Word in the cave./ Dance, O world! And having heard this,/ with the angels and shepherds glorify// the preeternal God, Who is to appear as a little babe.