85. Речь Благочестивейшему Государю Императору Николаю Павловичу пред вступлением Его Величества в Успенский Собор

(Said on September 29, during a devastating illness that appeared in Moscow; published in collections of 1835, 1844 and 1848) Most pious Sovereign! Kings usually love to appear as Kings of glory in order to surround themselves with the splendor of solemnity in order to receive honors. You now appear among us as the King of exploits, to share dangers with Your people, to overcome difficulties 459. Such a royal deed is higher than human glory, since it is based on Christian virtue. The Heavenly King foresees this sacrifice of Your heart, and mercifully protects You, and long-sufferingly spares us. We commemorate You with the Cross, Sovereign, may resurrection and life go with You. In collection 1835, the following note was placed below the line: “this refers to precautionary measures against the spread of the disease that has arisen.” You might be interested in: