Commemoration
Saint Zoe and Photinia
February 13 Old CalendarFebruary 26 New Calendar
Life
Zoe was first a harlot and temptress of Saint Martinianus, but when she saw this faster jump into fire, in order to kill in himself every lust, she bitterly repented, went to a monastery in Bethlehem where as a faster and recluse she heroically struggled. Having repented all her sins, she received from God the gift of wonderworking. Saint Photinia was cast by a sea storm onto the island where Saint Martinianus had isolated himself. Martinianus immediately withdrew from the island, and Photinia died there in fasting and prayer.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, February 13. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on February 13
The full reading for February 13 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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