413. Речь Благочестивейшей Государыне Императрице Александре Феодоровне пред вступлением Ее Величества в Свято-Троицкую Сергиеву Лавру

(Said on September 4th; printed in Moscow and Gubern. Ved. 1851). Most pious Empress! Russia, seeing at this time its Tsar and His Heir traveling to fulfill Royal duties, sees at the same time its Queen traveling, according to the attraction of the heart to God and His Shrine. Both are joyful and saving for Russia. The kingdom lives and rises by royal deeds. The royal fervent prayer attracts the grace of the King of kings not only to the Royal House, but also to the kingdom. Our Reverend Father Sergius, who so many times favorably united His prayer with the prayer of the Sovereigns, will intercede even now, “may the Lord give unto thee according to Thy heart, and may He fulfill all Thy counsel” (Ps. 19:5). You might be interested in: