Hierarch
Callinicus of Cernica
Saint Callinicus of Cernica, Bishop of Rimnicului in Romania
New Calendar April 11 Old Calendar April 24
Why they are a saint
The calendar names Callinicus of Cernica as Bishop of Rimnicului in Romania. Callinicus of Cernica is remembered as romanian Orthodox saint and bishop. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. Orthodox Christians remember him as a hierarch who kept the apostolic faith in his see.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Callinicus of Cernica as a patron when they bear the name Callinicus at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 11. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Callinicus of Cernica, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.