Gabriel of Nea Ionia: Saint Sophia raised her three daughters with fervent faith in Christtranslated

With due splendor was celebrated on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Great Solemn High Priestly Vespers for the solemn memory of the Holy Glorious Martyr Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love in the forecourt of the Holy Chapel of the same name of the Holy Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin N. Chalcedon. The Solemn Vespers was officiated by the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion and Chalkidon Mr. Gabriel, flanked by priests and deacons of the Holy Metropolis.

In his homily, Metropolitan Mr. Gabriel referred to the bright example of Saint Sophia, who raised her three daughters, Faith, Hope and Love, with warm faith in Christ. In addition, he pointed out that the family home is the first school of faith, love, unity and sacrificial offering and emphasized the responsibility of parents to inspire children with their example and cultivate in their souls the eternal values ​​of the Gospel.

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