Antim the Ivirian, a Georgian prince enslaved and later freed, became a bishop in Wallachia. He championed Romanian language in church services and established the first printing press there. His reforms and defense of the poor angered nobles, leading to his exile and death by drowning in the Danube in 1716.

Holy Hieromartyr Antim, pray to God for us, that we may be as bold in our faith! #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #RomanianOrthodox #Ivirian