Justinian Marina

Justinian Marina, known as the 'Red Patriarch' of the Romanian Orthodox Church, was born on February 22, 1901. His controversial leadership during the communist regime in Romania was marked by a close relationship with the state, often at the expense of other religious communities. Marina's tenure is criticized for his compliance with the communist authorities, leading to significant struggles for the Greek-Catholic Church and other faiths during his leadership. He died after a long illness on March 4, 1977.