Martyr
Sophia and her three daughters at Rome
Sophia & her three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love
New Calendar September 17 Old Calendar September 30
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyrs Saint Sophia and her Daughters Faith, Hope and Love were born in Italy. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sophia and her three daughters at Rome on September 17.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophia as a patron when they bear the name Sophia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 17. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Sophia and her three daughters at Rome, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.