and their mother Sophia
We glorify, magnify and bless you, holy martyrs Vero, Nadezhda and Lyuba, together with the wise mother Sophia, whom we worship as an image of God’s care representing.
Pray, Saint Vera, the Creator of the visible and invisible, to give us strong, unblemished and indestructible faith.
Intercede, holy Hope, before the Lord Jesus for us sinners, so that His good hope will not be taken away from us, and may He deliver us from all sorrow and need.
Confession, holy Lyuba, to the Spirit of truth, the Comforter, our misfortune and sorrow, may He from above send heavenly sweetness to our souls.
Help us in our troubles, holy martyrs, and together with your wise mother Sophia, pray to the King of kings and the Lord of lords to keep (names) under cover Let us together with you and all the saints exalt and glorify the most holy and great name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the eternal Lord and good Creator, now and forever and ever.
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