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Martyr

Photo of Rome

A woman martyr of Rome, commemorated in the Orthodox calendar.

Feast
March 20old style April 2
Reposed
661st century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Photo of Rome died around the year 66, a sister of the holy martyr Photina the Samaritan woman, and was brought to Rome, together with other Christians, to the judgment of Nero.

The confessors firmly refused to renounce the Saviour and endured very heavy torments for faith in Christ. Nero, who obtained nothing, ordered them put to death. Saint Photo was beheaded with the sword. She is commemorated on 2 April.

Commemorated the same day March 20