Anthim the Iberian was a Georgian theologian, scholar, and high-ranking cleric who served as the Metropolitan of Wallachia. Born in the Kingdom of Kartli around 1650, he was later taken to Constantinople as a prisoner. After being ransomed, he became a skilled artisan and scholar, eventually settling in Wallachia at the request of Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu. He played a vital role in religious life through his work as a calligrapher, philosopher, and printer, significantly advancing the use of the Romanian language in the local church.