O Most Holy Virgin Theotokos, Most Merciful Lady, supreme Angel and Archangel, Queen of heaven and earth, our Orthodox country's firm defense, our most pious sovereign and the entire reigning house, protection and protection, every home and family of the Christian, the benefactor of those who labor in pious blessing, those in need of inexhaustible wealth, the orphans and widows to nurse, virgins of purity and glory, mothers of quiet joy, youths of wisdom and teaching, mentors and schoolmasters of perfect understanding! We believe in Your sovereign protection over our Orthodox fatherland and over the most pious sovereign, whom You commanded to reign, and over the least of us, redeemed by the Divine blood of Your Son. We believe, as in this icon of Yours, in the blessing from the holy Mount Athos given to us, You Yourself send down Your maternal blessing to all of us and to every house that has hope in You.
Moreover, with reverent awe and with a grateful heart, we bow before this new sign of Thy great love, Lady, unworthy of us. Remembering Your wonderful appearance to the Monk Athanasius of Athos, who was once in need and sorrow and, as the ever-present Steward of his monastery, has received a merciful promise from You, we humbly pray to You: O most merciful Mother of the Christian race! Be also to us, sinful and unworthy servants of Thy wise Housebuilder, who organizes our life for good. Fill our most pious sovereign, Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich, with long days and strength of strength, and prosper him in establishing peace and truth in his empire. Keep every community, every home and family in piety and Orthodoxy, like-mindedness, obedience and contentment: guide those who have gone astray on the right path, support old age, educate children, instruct everyone to sincerely obey the authority ordained by God and observe all commandments.
Relieve and uplift those who are weary, save Your people from all need, illness, famine, destruction, hail, fire, from all evil conditions and all disorder. To this house and to every Christian soul and to our whole country, intercede peace and great mercy now and ever and unto ages of ages.