Bishop Antim Petrescu (1875–1920) of Râmnic is presented through his life, theological training and pastoral and cultural work, from his origins in Vlăduceni, Vâlcea County, right up to his election as vicar bishop of the Metropolis of Moldavia and Suceava in 1912. His patristic and moral writings are highlighted, as are his translations of works by Christoph von Schmid and Henry Drummond, the studies he published in Biserica Ortodoxă Română (The Romanian Orthodox Church), and his role in founding the Society of the Protection of the Mother of God.