Recently, I reflected on the story of Jesus and his encounter with the woman by the well in Samaria (John 4). See https://johntsquires.com/2020/03/10/the-pharisee-of-jerusalem-and-the-woman-of-samaria-john-3-and-4/ There is a wonderful classic picture of this scene, drawn by the 19th century French artist, James Tissot. In contrasting this story (in the open, in broad daylight) with the previous story … Continue reading From the woman at the well to a Byzantine saint: John 4, St Photini, and the path to enlightenment (Lent 3A)