Saint
Sophia of Thrace
Sophia of Thrace, The Mother of Orphans
New Calendar June 4 Old Calendar June 17
Why they are a saint
Our Venerable Mother Sophia was born in the province of Ainos in southeastern Thrace, and was the daughter of prominent and wealthy Christian parents. The Orthodox Church commemorates Sophia of Thrace on June 4.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Sophia of Thrace as a patron when they bear the name Sophia at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 4.
Prayer
O holy Sophia of Thrace, 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.