Vita Wenceslai (Legenda Gumpoldi)

The Prince's Heavenly Stewardship

Wenceslas's virtues shine across the world as he governs the commonwealth with heavenly care, remaining a steadfast advocate for the needy and a compassionate helper amid the distractions of the palace.

Then, as the glory of his virtues gleamed more brightly across the world, the benefits of the commonwealth were managed with greater care under a leader armed by heaven's governance, more zealously directed. But the things first established through the strength of heavenly love are watched over with less neglect by the vigilant diligence of the prince — because, even though the usual commotion of the crowded palace retinue has surrounded him on every side, he, more mindful in his recollection, steadfast for himself and for the unbelieving people, a most ready advocate for the needy, a kindly consoler of those weighed down by suffering, a compassionate helper when plunderers strike suddenly, perseveres without any worldly delay interrupting him.