Patriarchate of Jerusalem: The Sunday of the Samaritan Woman at Jacob’s Well

Sunday, 5th/18th May 2025, was celebrated as the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, the fourth Sunday after Pascha. On this day, we commemorate the spiritual encounter of our Lord Jesus Christ with the Samaritan woman at the Well of the Patriarch Jacob. During their conversation, He revealed Himself to her as the awaited Messiah, the Christ. He spoke of the spiritual nature of God the Father and the Holy Spirit-filled essence of the faith of those who truly worship Him in spirit and in truth.

This woman enthusiastically believed in the One who stood and conversed before her as the Son of God. She abandoned her former worldly mindset that had governed her life and daily routine until that moment, and, together with her holy family, became a martyr – indeed, a martyr by blood – of His holy love.

The feast of Saint Photini the Samaritan Woman was celebrated festively at her magnificent Holy Church at Jacob’s Well. Presiding over the Divine Liturgy and the entire celebration at the Well was the Elder Chief Secretary, His Eminence Archbishop Aristarchos of Constantina, hosted by the renovator of the Monastery and founder of the Holy Church, Archimandrite Ioustinos, and joined in reverent prayer by many locals and pilgrims.

Following the Divine Liturgy, there was a sacred procession around the Holy Church, refreshments, and a festive meal.

From the General Secretariat

Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem