441. Речь Благочестивейшему Государю Императору Александру Николаевичу, при вступлении Его Величества в Троицкий Собор Сергиевой Лавры

(Pronounced on August 19th; published in the Wanderer and in Mosk. Vedom. 1865) Most pious Sovereign! The shrine, installed here by the faith and exploits of St. Sergius, attracts You, and in return Your heart draws You to the saints. Glory to the power of the shrine! Blessed is the power of Your piety! With the assisting prayers of St. Sergius, may the blessing of the Most Holy Trinity overshadow Your heart and the heart of Your Blessed Heir, and Your Royal activity! The head of the holy church, our Lord Jesus Christ, may Your care for the peace of His church richly reward Him, preserving peace and exalting the prosperity of Your Kingdom. You might be interested in: