Oh, great in the hierarchy, God-wise teacher of the universe, blessed Father Vasily! Your great deeds and labors, which you have accomplished for the glory of the Holy Church: you were a steadfast confessor and a lamp of the faith of Christ on earth, you were the light of the faithful knowledge of God illuminate, destroy false teachings, and proclaim the word of saving truth to the whole world. Now, having great boldness in Heaven towards the Holy Trinity, help us, who humbly approach you, to firmly and unchangeably the holy Orthodox faith until the end of our lives preserve from lack of faith, doubts and wavering in faith, so that we will not be deceived by ungodly and soul-destroying teachings with words. The spirit of holy zeal, which thou hast blazed with, O glorious shepherd of the Church of Christ, kindle with thy intercession also in us, whom Christ hath appointed to be shepherds, and with all diligence We enlighten and confirm the verbal flock of Christ in the right faith.
Pray to the Lord that our country may be exalted, and may He grant all our people health, long life and good haste in everything. Ask, O merciful saint, from the Father of lights and everyone, every gift that everyone needs: growth for the child in the passion of God, chastity for the young, strength for the old and weak, for the afflicted consolation, healing for the sick, admonition and correction for those who have gone astray, intercession for the offended, protection for orphans and widows, grace-filled help for those tempted, for those who have departed from this temporary life of the father and Blessed rest to our brothers. To her, Holy One of God, look mercifully from the abodes on high upon us, humble ones, overwhelmed by many temptations and misfortunes, and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of Heaven.
Grant us, most good Father, your archpastoral and holy blessing, yes, in the fall, in this new summer and at all other times of our lives in peace, repentance and obedience to the Saints Let us live the Orthodox Church, diligently doing the commandments of Christ, fighting the good fight of faith, and thus we will achieve the Kingdom of Heaven, together with you and all the saints Grant the Holy Trinity, Consubstantial and Indivisible, to sing and glorify forever and ever. Amen.