September 17

September 17 Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross. Martyr Sophia, and her three daughters: Faith (Vera), Hope (Nadézhda), and Love (Liubóv’, Charity), at Rome (ca. 137). Martyrs Theodota at Nicæa (ca. 230). Martyr Agathocleia (ca. 230). 156 Martyrs of Palestine, including Bishop Peleus and Nilus, the Presbyter, Zeno, the Noblemen Patermuthius and Elias, and others (ca. 310). SAINTS SOPHIA AND HER THREE DAUGHTERS: FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE The Holy