It is an amazing story of love, devotion, and ultimate sacrifice. A mother and her three daughters…an allegorical challenge to live virtue. I asked Sophia today if she realized how blessed she was to have Saint Sophia as her saint. She said yes, but that her story was sad. In a way, I guess…but even sadder still is a mother who does not try to follow in Saint Sophia’s footsteps. Lord have mercy.
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I love you Sophia, my love in the middle. Happy Name Day!
The Church celebrates and rejoices in the feast of the three daughters: Faith, Hope, and Love and their Mother Sophia, named for her wisdom: for in them she gave birth to the three godly virtues. Now they eternally behold their bridegroom, God the Word. Let us rejoice spiritually in their memory and cry: O our three Heavenly Protectors, establish, confirm and strengthen us in Faith, Hope and Love. Troparion – Tone 4
A Chime of Hearts 
For sure, the whole family can rejoice in Sophia's name day with her. Pray to God for us all, Saint Sophia!
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