Born in Bucharest in 1787, Calinic was tonsured a monk at Cernica Monastery in 1808. He became abbot there in 1818. During the Russo-Turkish War, he sheltered refugees, and after a plague, he cared for orphans. Consecrated Bishop of Râmnic in 1850, he was known for his humility and generosity, donating his salary to the poor. He founded schools and churches and was canonized in 1955.

Holy #Calinic, pray unto #God for us, help us follow your example of #charity and #faith! #OrthodoxSaints #Romania