Saint Fotini was celebrated in Smyrna on the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
According to an old tradition of Smyrna, Saint Fotini will be officially celebrated on this day, which the Smyrnaeans also observe in Nea Smyrni, Attiki, and elsewhere.
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, the saint was honored in Smyrna with the participation of a small number of believers due to the COVID-19 restrictive measures.
On Saturday afternoon, the Great Vespers took place and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Sunday morning.
Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna presided over the services, who, addressing the few faithful, referred to the timeless message of the gospel pericope about overcoming discrimination within the Church.
On Thursday, May 27, 2021, on the feast of Saint John, the Russian, Metropolitan Bartholomew of Smyrna presided over the Divine Liturgy, accompanied by Bishop Ambrosios of Evdokiada, and Hieromonk Vladimiros.