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