442. Всеподданнейшее приветственное письмо Государю Императору Александру Николаевичу, в день Тезоименитства Его Величества 30-го августа

(Written in the Gethsemane Skete; printed in the Wanderer of 1865.) If You descend to the humble in the desert 944, then you thereby open from the desert the path of ascension to the greatness of Your throne. Let reverent devotion and gratitude rise and fall before You. The day, which for the church is consecrated in the name of the holy blessed Grand Duke Alexander Nevsky and which illuminates Russia in Your name, may it be bright and unbreakable joy for You and for Your August family, and for Russia now and for many years to come. The holy church has beneficially arranged that each of her sons bears in his name the remembrance of something holy and good, and consequently an incentive to the holy and good. The name of Saint Alexander contains the memory of the noble prince, who, in the face of an unfaithful ruler, under the threat of death, did not hesitate to confess his faith, who with his wisdom repelled the attempts of the non-Orthodox from Orthodoxy, who, with the Neva victory, from the distance of centuries, predicted Your Neva capital. There is no doubt that when you named Your name, there was also a thought about Alexander I - the blessed one, who, in a time of trial, was strengthened by faith and by faith defeated the oppressor of Europe, and became Its leader. What uplifting memories worthy of You! These memories will occupy the attention of the one named You, Your Blessed Heir: and the name of Alexander II, the Liberator, will be auspiciously added to them. May the Creator and Lord of days and ages continue to shed His gracious light on Your days, Most Pious Sovereign, and Your most pious Spouse, and Your faithful Children, so that the light of good and beneficial deeds, bringing happiness to the present, may leave a bright memory for future generations. In response to the all-submissive letter dated August 15 of this year, on the same day the Most Reverend Metropolitan received the Highest Rescript. You might be interested in: