Biography

Photini Downie Robinson is in national demand as a cantor, ensemble artist, teacher, writer, speaker, and workshop leader. She is a tonsured Cantor in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and currently serves as Protopsáltria at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Photini is one of the core artists in the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Cappella Romana. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Computer Science from DePauw University (Greencastle, IN) and a Certificate in Byzantine Music from the Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Brookline, MA). Photini is the Founding Director of Yphos Studio and has served on the faculty of the Liturgical Arts Academy, the Trisagion School of Byzantine Music, the Synaxis of Orthodox Women Byzantine Cantors, the Koukouzelis Institute, and the Artefact Institute. Her work has been featured by Axia Women, Ancient Faith Radio, and the GOA Metropolis of San Francisco. Photini is passionate about the intersection of liturgical music and pastoral theology, and she strives to incorporate spiritual care and theological education into her music ministry. She especially loves working with older adults and families affected by memory loss. To that end, Photini is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Holy Cross Seminary in Boston with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Chaplain.

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