Martyr
Photine
The Holy Great Martyr Photine, the Samaritan Woman
New Calendar February 26 Old Calendar March 10
Why they are a saint
The Holy Great Martyr Photine, the Samaritan Woman is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on February 26. Venerated as a martyr who died for the faith in Christ; little else about his life has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Photine as a patron when they bear the name Photine at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on February 26. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Photine, 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.