Because of this tradition you will often find cousins with the same name.

St sophia name day greek orthodox. Check the Name Day page for more information about other Orthodox Christian name days. 123 rows --- Greek names that start with the letter. The name Sophia means wisdom in Greek.

Her feast day is celebrated on 15th May which is often considered the last day of winter in folk tradition of several. Sophia of Rome a martyr who lived in the 4th century at the time of Diocletians persecutions of Christians. In most cases it is a tradition in Greece that when a person has a nameday he or she gives an open-house party where refreshments are offered to friends and acquaintances alike.

One of the possible patron saint of the name is St. Saint Sophias name day is on September 17th of each year. Home The Orthodox Faith Lives of the Saints Martyr Sophia and her three daughters at Rome Commemorated on September 17.

Martyr Sophia and Her Three Daughters Also Source for Photo Credit for Image Above Categorized in. On September 17 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agia Sophia and her three daughters Pisti Faith Elpida Hope and Agapi Love. Faith Hope and Charity who were named after virtues mentioned by Saint Paul in 1 Corinthians 13.

The saints lived circa 126 AD. Born in Italy Sophia had three daughters. Feast Day of Agia Sophia and her daughters Pisti Elpida and Agapi.

Ancient Greek History Greek Orthodox Religious Information. Saint Sophia the Martyr is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church on September 17. Along with the common name Sophia 23 of Greek women are named Sophia which means wisdom Agapi Elpida and Pisti meaning love hope and faith are also celebrated on this day.