Leontius of Rădăuți

Saint Leontius of Rădăuți was born in Rădăuți, Moldavia, in the fourteenth century. He was named Laurence when he received the monastic tonsure. In time he was found worthy of ordination to the priesthood and founded a monastery near Rădăuți, which later became known as Saint Laurence's Monastery. Among his many disciples was Saint Daniel the Hesychast (18 December). Because of his holy life he received from God the grace of working miracles; many sick people were healed by his prayers, and he became a father, teacher and protector to all.

Prince Alexander the Good recommended that he be made bishop of Rădăuți. Leontius led his flock with wisdom for many years, then retired to live alone in the wilderness. He received the Great Schema with the name Leontius and departed to the Lord soon afterward. His holy relics were found incorrupt, and many people received healing at his tomb. The Orthodox Church of Romania glorified him in 1992. He is commemorated on 1 July (new style; 14 July on the old calendar).