Leontie, Bishop of Rădăuţi, stood firm against Austrian Emperor Joseph II's reforms in the late 18th century, which aimed to bring the Orthodox Church under state control. When ordered to implement changes that compromised church traditions, Leontie refused, defending the autonomy and ancient practices of the Romanian Orthodox faith. His defiance led to his removal from office.

Let us pray that Bishop Leontie's resolve inspires us to uphold our faith in the face of adversity. #OrthodoxChristian #Faith #Tradition #Prayer #Church