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St. Callinicus of Cernica
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St. Callinicus of Cernica

1787–1868 · Cernica Monastery · Feast April 11

Callinicus became abbot of the Cernica monastery near Bucharest, rebuilt it, and cared for the poor and sick in times of plague. As bishop of Râmnic he built schools and churches. He lived very austerely and prayed for hours each night. He was the first saint glorified by the Romanian Church, in 1955.

  • Feast: April 11 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: 1787–1868
  • Place: Cernica Monastery
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