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Today's Saints: Celebrating Names and Honoring Saint Photini

Published February 26, 2026, 07:19
Today's Saints: Celebrating Names and Honoring Saint Photini

Today, February 26th, the following names are celebrated: Anatoli, Porphyrios, Porphyros, Porphyris, Porphyri, Porphyria, Porphyra, Porphyro, Porphyroula, Sebastianos, Sebastinos, Sebastos, Sevos, Sevi, Foteini, Foto, Fofi, Fotoula, Fai, Fofo, Fotios, Fotis, Foteinos, Fotis. The memory of Saint Photini the Great Martyr of Samaria is also honored. Saint Photini was a woman from Samaria who met Jesus Christ near Jacob's well. During their conversation, Jesus revealed her true identity and invited her to become a preacher of the Gospel. Saint Photini believed in Jesus and dedicated her life to spreading his message. According to church tradition, Saint Photini was martyred along with her sisters and sons during the reign of Nero. Her memory is honored by the Church on February 26th, and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman is dedicated to her. The story of Saint Photini is an example of faith, repentance, and devotion to Christ. Her life teaches us that God loves all people, regardless of their past, and that repentance and faith can lead to true freedom and happiness.