Murals (2008) by PHANTAST - Graffiti - Cultural Music & Art Association inc. - 98 Milne St. Benleigh
Saint Photine,(The Samaritan Woman) 26 Feb.
In Eastern Christian tradition, the woman's name at the time of her meeting Jesus is unknown, though she was later baptized "Photine". She is celebrated as a saint of renown on 26 Feb. Recounted in John 4:28, she was quick to spread the news of her meeting with Jesus, and through this many came to believe in him.
Her continuing witness is said to have brought so many to the Christian faith that she is described as "equal to the apostles".
Eventually, having drawn the attention of Emperor Nero, she was brought before him to answer for her faith, suffering many tortures and dying a martyr after being thrown down a dry well. She is remembered on the Sunday four weeks after Pascha, which is known as "the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman"