The strongest prayer to Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sofia on September 30th

Every year on October 30, Orthodox believers celebrate the Day of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia, who lived in Rome in the II century. The Great Martyrs embodied one of the main Christian virtues. In honor of this important holiday, Izvestia has prepared prayers that can be read on this day.

Day of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sofia: What kind of holiday is September 30th?

On September 30, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the holy Martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sofia. This day occupies a special place in the church calendar, as it embodies the steadfastness of faith and the power of spiritual achievement. According to legend, the three girls — Vera, Nadezhda and Lyubov — were raised by their mother Sofia in the Christian traditions and from an early age were distinguished by their firmness in the profession of faith. For refusing to renounce Christ during the persecution of Christians, they were martyred, and their mother Sophia, having experienced the loss, died soon after at their grave.

The memory of the saints has become a symbol not only of spiritual courage, but also of the power of maternal love. In Orthodox culture, this day is closely associated with important Christian virtues — faith, hope and love, which are traditionally perceived as the support and meaning of life.

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Church service, to whom and what to pray on September 30

Festive divine services are held in churches on the day of commemoration of the martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia. Believers come to the liturgy to honor the memory of the saints and turn to them with a prayer for help in life's trials.

According to popular beliefs, prayers to the saints help in strengthening the health of the child.

On September 30, the Great Martyrs can be asked for protection from diseases, spiritual weakness and everyday troubles; peace and well-being in the family; strengthening faith and spiritual fortitude; resolving family conflicts; consolation in grief and loss.

The clergy advise on this day not to limit themselves to temple visits, but also to devote time to personal prayer at home, dedicated to strengthening virtues and inner peace.

Which prayers should be read on September 30, 2025

— Prayer to the Holy Martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia. "O holy and praiseworthy Martyrs Vera, Nadezhda and Luba, and the valiant daughters of the wise Mother Sophia, we come to you now with fervent prayer. What is more possible to intercede for us before the Lord, if not faith, hope and love, these three cornerstones of virtue, in which the image is called, are revealed by the very thing itself! Beseech the Lord, that in tribulation and adversity He may cover us with His ineffable grace, save and preserve us, for He is good and loves mankind. Glory to Him, as the sun never sets, now seeing the splendor of light, help us in our humble supplications, may the Lord God forgive our sins and iniquities, and may He have mercy on us, sinners and unworthy of His bounty. Pray for us, holy martyrs, our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom we ascribe glory, together with His Beginningless Father and His All-holy, Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen to that.";

— Troparion of the Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love, and their mother Sophia, glas 4. "The Church of the firstborn is triumphant, and rejoices in receiving a mother who rejoices in her children. Eponymous with wisdom, she gave birth to three children, according to the number of three theological virtues. She sees them, along with the wise virgins, betrothed to the Bridegroom, God the Word, and with her we spiritually rejoice in their memory, saying: "Defenders of the Trinity, Faith, Love and Hope, strengthen us in faith, love and hope.";

— Kontakion of the martyrs of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia, glas 1. "To the venerated Sophia you became the most sacred descendants, Faith, Hope and Love, you curbed Hellenic wisdom with grace and, having suffered, became the bearers of victory, crowned with the incorruptible crown from the Lord of All Christ.";

— The greatness of the martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia. "We magnify you, Holy Martyrs, Faith, Hope, Love, and Sophia, and we honor your holy sufferings, which you have endured for Christ."