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Martyr Sophia and Daughters Faith, Hope, and Love · Our Holy Father Lambert, Bishop of Maastricht (705)
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The feast of Agia Sophia in Lagada Amorgostranslated

September 17, 2026 · 1 min read

The memory of Saint Sophia and her three daughters, Faith, Hope and Love, was celebrated in Lagada Amorgos with splendor and the participation of a large number of believers, in the Holy Church of the same name. On the evening of the eve of the feast, the Great Solemn Vespers was held, presided over by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Thira, Amorgos and the Islands Mr. Amfilochios, with the participation of the holy clergy and multitudes of believers.

During his speech, His Holiness referred to the example of Saint Sophia and her three daughters, stressing the importance of faith, hope and love in the life of a Christian and especially within the family.

On the day of the patron saint, Orthros and the Solemn Divine Liturgy were celebrated, presided over by the Most Reverend Pastor.

The divine speech was preached by the Panosiology Archimandrite Fr. Alexios Petridis, who, on the occasion of the names of Agia Sophia and her three daughters, referred to the four great virtues that the Christian is called to cultivate in his life: wisdom according to God, faith, hope and love. He especially emphasized that these virtues are not just theoretical concepts, but a way of life and a person's daily relationship with...

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