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Saint
Photeine of Cyprus
Saint Photeine of Cyprus, Wonderworker
New Calendar August 2 Old Calendar August 15
Why they are a saint
It is not known just when Saint Photeini [Photeinḗ - known on Cyprus as Saint Photou (Phótou) the wonderworker] lived, nor is there any information about her early life. The Orthodox Church commemorates Photeine of Cyprus on August 2.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Photeine of Cyprus as a patron when they bear the name Photeine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 2. Greek Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Photeine of Cyprus, 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.