O citizen of heavenly Jerusalem, Rev. Father Sergius! Look upon us mercifully, and lead those who are devoted to the earth to the heights of heaven. You are burning in heaven, we are on earth below, the being is far from you not only by place, but by our sins and iniquities: but to you, as our kin, we resort and cry, instruct us to walk in your way, enlighten us and guide us. It is characteristic of you, Our Father, to have mercy and love for mankind: for those who live on earth, I should care not only about my own salvation, but also about all those who come to you. Your instructions were like the reed of a cursive scribe, who inscribes the words of life on the hearts of people. You didn’t just heal bodily illnesses, but more than spiritual ones, you appeared as an elegant physician: and your whole life was a mirror of all virtues. Even though you were so holy, more holy than God, on earth: how much are you now in heaven! Today you stand before the throne of unapproachable light, and in it, as in a mirror, you see all our needs and petitions: you are together with the Angels, rejoicing over the one sinner who repents.
And God’s love for mankind is inexhaustible, and your boldness towards Him is great: do not stop crying to the Lord for us. Through your intercession, ask from our All-Merciful God the peace of His Church, under the sign of the Militant Cross: agreement to faith and unity of wisdom, destruction of vanity and schism, affirmation in good deeds: healing for the sick, consolation for the sad, intercession for the offended, help for the needy. Do not disgrace us, who flow to you with faith. Even if we are unworthy of such a father and intercessor: but you, being an imitator of God’s love for mankind, make us worthy by turning from evil deeds to good living. All God-enlightened Russia, filled with your miracles and blessed by your mercies, confesses you to be their patron and intercessor. Reveal your ancient mercies, and those whom your father helped, do not deny us their children, who are walking towards you in their footsteps. We believe that you are present with us in spirit. For where the Lord is, as His word teaches us, there also His servant will be.
You are a faithful servant of the Lord: and God exists everywhere, you are in us, and He is in you, moreover, you are with us in body. Behold, your incorruptible and life-giving relics, like a priceless treasure, God entrusts to us with miracles. Before them, as you live, we fall down and pray: accept our prayers, and offer me on the altar of God’s mercy, so that you may receive grace and timely help for our needs. Strengthen our cowardice and confirm us in faith, so that we undoubtedly hope to receive all the good things from the mercy of the Master through your prayers. Do not cease to rule your spiritual flock, which you have gathered, with the rod of spiritual wisdom: give help to those who struggle, raise up the weakened, hasten to bear the yoke of Christ in complacency and patience: and guide us all in peace and repentance to end our lives and depart from trust in the blessed bosom of Abraham, where you now rest joyfully through your labors and struggles, glorifying, with all the saints, God, glorified in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages.