John of Kronstadt
In Moscow, Tolstoy spoke with Russian Orthodox archpriest John of Kronstadt on his Catholic views. Despite being aware of his dissimilar views, the Synod took no action against Tolstoy. After the funeral of Emperor Alexander III, Tolstoy was summoned to the reception and showed Procurator of the Holy Synod, Vladimir Karlovich Sabler, the latest issue of the Catholic journal "Revue Bénédictine", which was published by his private letters to Father Vanutelli.