On this day, the Orthodox Church venerates Saint Sophia and her three daughters. The people called the holiday "woman's name day."

The Day of Faith, Hope and Love is dedicated to strengthening the strength of mind and courage, which even a lack of bodily strength cannot break.

Day of Faith, Hope and Love

Other names: Faith Hope Love; Universal women's name day; All-world Babi holiday; Girls' holiday; woman howl

church name: Martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia

Meaning: Commemoration of Hagia Sophia and her three daughters

Traditions: Crying (getting rid of sorrows); "village saints" (search for soul mates); conspiracy about peace in the family with candles and a loaf

Traditions and rituals of the holiday

Worship takes place in churches.

In Rus', on this day, women cried loudly, saving themselves and their families from sorrows, sorrows and troubles. At the end of the crying, young boys and girls arranged “village calendars”, where they looked out for soul mates dear to their hearts.

Married women bought three candles. Two of them were placed in the temple in front of the icon of Christ. The last one, with the onset of midnight, was inserted into the loaf and read 40 times without stopping the words about peace and prosperity in the family. In the morning, women fed their families with this loaf.

history of the holiday

During the reign of Emperor Hadrian (2nd century, 137th year), the widow Sophia lived in Rome with three daughters: Vera (12 years old), Nadezhda (10 years old) and Love (9 years old). It was a time of Christian persecution, and rumors about a believing family reached the ruler. At the command of Adrian, Sophia with her children appeared before him and, together with her daughters, told him about her faith in God.

The emperor was surprised by the courage of the little Christian women. He ordered one of the Gentiles to convince them to renounce their faith. But it was all in vain. Then Hadrian ordered them to sacrifice to his Gods, but his will was rejected.

The angry emperor ordered that the mother be separated from her daughters and that the sisters be tortured, and Sophia had to look at it with her own eyes. The faith and spirit of little Christian women could not be broken even by torture. The mother buried the tortured bodies of her daughters and remained at their grave for two days, where she died on the third day. For spiritual anguish for Christ, the church canonized them as saints.

Signs

If the cranes went flying, then the cover will be frosty.

The finch flies - it carries a cold.

If the nest (den) of the hedgehog is built in the middle of the forest, then the winter will be fierce.

If an early squirrel has a blue coat, then spring will be early.

If the squirrel begins to shed from the bottom up, then the winter will be cold.

According to a tradition that has developed over many years, at the end of September, on the 30th, one of the most poetic folk-Christian holidays is celebrated in Russia - the Day of Remembrance of the Martyrs Faith, Nadezhda and Lyubov, as well as their mother Sophia. From folk signs it follows that the holiday is called the Universal Women's Name Day - Faith-Hope-Love. The highlights of the holiday have survived to this day.

The history of the holiday Faith, Hope, Love

It is difficult to call this day a holiday, because it is a day of remembrance. However, it is filled with goodness and light, every Christian admires how strong the faith of the three sisters was and how courageous their mother was.

People on this day address each other kind words. We wish you on this day, of course, faith, hope, love.

The history of these holy martyrs dates back to the second century, when the cruel emperor Hadrian ruled in Rome. At the same time, a deeply believing Christian widow Sofia (Sofya) lived in the city, she had three daughters, whom she raised in Christian rules and in virtue. The girls' names were Pistis, Elpis and Agape, which in Greek means Faith, Hope and Love. Sofia's name means "wisdom"

When Vera was 12 years old, Nadezhda was ten, and Lyubov was only nine, to the misfortune of a pious family, Emperor Adrian, who, being a pagan, fiercely hated Christians, found out about them.

Adrian decided at all costs to turn Sophia and her daughters away from Christianity and demanded that they sacrifice to the Greek goddess Artemis (in the Roman version - Diana). But Sofia and her daughters refused.

Then Adrian ordered the girls to be tortured and then chopped with swords. Then the cruel ruler ordered to throw the tormented bodies of their mother's daughters.

Sophia mourned her daughters and buried them according to Christian rules, and died of grief three days later. Sophia, who endured unbearable mental anguish, and her three daughters were canonized as saints. It is believed that six centuries later their relics were discovered, the newly acquired shrine was taken to Alsace and buried in the church of Esho.

In Christianity, Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia are revered because even without physical strength, thanks to their firmness and fortitude, they were able to set an example of Christian achievement.

Faith, Hope and Love (kindness, mercy, compassion) are considered the main female Christian virtues. Wisdom, especially maternal wisdom, is also considered a feminine Christian virtue.

In literature and in general in culture, the combination of the words Faith - Hope - Love is a common artistic image.

Signs of Faith, Hope, Love: - September 30 is considered a dangerous and unlucky day.

On this day, a woman should cry in the morning about herself, about her female lot, about relatives and friends, about her home to relieve her soul.

Women should not do housework today.

Folk signs say that this day is always cold and rainy.

After Faith, Hope, Love, the first frosts begin.

If the cranes fly that day, then there will be frost on Pokrov, but if not, then winter will be later. Usually after the cranes they shouted: “the road is wheeled”, so that in the spring they would return to their native places again.

If it rains that day, it will be early spring.

Vera, Hope, Love are married, and the wedding is played on Pokrov.

Congratulations on the holiday Faith-Hope-Love:

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May they always help you
Hope, Faith and Love,
Protected from evil and troubles,
Giving you joy again and again!

May Faith strengthen your heart
Hope enlightens the soul
Well, love won't let you get burned
And thank you with happiness!

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Three names. Beautiful, simple.
Words that help people live.
Once named children Sofia,
We must thank her!

For giving Faith to people.
And that anyone always lives with Hope.
And if there is Love, then there will be happiness!
And let it come to every house!

On the day of Faith, Hope, Love
And their mother Sophia
May all dreams come true
And happiness will come from now on.

Faith will help you wait
Forgive and be patient
Hope won't let you be sad
And will not lead you into temptation.

Love will light up the whole world
And music will pour into the heart,
Sofia will answer everything
And turn into wisdom.

Faith Hope Love
They return to us again
Strength is instilled in the heart
And long-awaited peace.

Faith Hope Love -
A happy stronghold of life,
Who will not forget about them,
Find eternal joy.

There will be order in the family,
There will be no problems in life.
Faith Hope Love -
Gives good luck to us all!

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Hope, Faith and Love -
Sisters simple names
Once upon a time,
Their mother named Sophia.

And every sound has its own diamond,
Your meaning, and joy, and dreams ..
We wish each of you
Hope, faith and love!

Holy holiday! Sophia - wisdom,
Faith and Love - as is,
And Hope is a miracle
The whole world rests on it.

Let this holiday give
And care and kindness
Thank you for patience
And good luck to the whole family!

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Like a spell it sounds again,
The eternal strength of the sisters is unchanging,
Faith, Hope and again Love -
Holy souls are forever imperishable.

Everyone needs this elixir:
Believe in something, hope blindly
Well, love will always save the world,
In every poem immortally sung!

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May wise Sophia
It will help you choose the right path.
And, following him from now on,
Try not to turn away from it.

Let the bright Hope
Keeps you warm every day
So that the proud or the ignorant
Unbelief did not cast a shadow.

Let Love be a beautiful flower
Blooms in heart and soul.
May Faith give you happiness
It will save you from all troubles.

Faith, Hope and Love -
How often do we miss them?
Let them come to you again
And let the heart bloom again.

Sofia - wisdom, kindness,
May it protect you from mistakes.
Crystal clear souls
It will help you make the right choice.

Day of Faith, Hope, Love
Probably familiar to a lot of people.
Keep them in your heart
Only with them we get around troubles.

They are our companions in life
And they certainly help.
You believe, hope and love!
Then everything will come true instantly.

Prayer and akathist to Vera Nadezhda Lyubov and Mother Sophia

You, the holy martyrs Vero, Nadezhda and Lyuba, we glorify, magnify and appease, together with the wise mother Sophia, we worship her, as an image of God-wise care. Begged, Saint Vero, the Creator of the visible and invisible, that faith is strong, unblasphemy and indestructible will give us. Intercede, holy Hope, before the Lord Jesus for us sinners, so that hope in Your good will not wed us, and save us from all sorrow and need. Confession, holy Luba, to the Spirit of truth, the Comforter, our misfortunes and sorrows, may He send down heavenly sweetness to our souls from above. 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, that he will keep (names) under His protection, that together with you and with all the saints we will exalt and glorify the most holy and great name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the eternal Lord and good Co-Worker, now and forever and forever and ever.

A conspiracy to marry on the holiday of Faith, Hope, Love

First, on that day, you had to go to church and buy 12 candles there: put four at the icon of Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia, three at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, three at the icon of the Virgin, and bring two home. After sunset, the candles were lit and the following conspiracy was read over them 12 times in a row:

"Have mercy, Lord,

Have mercy, Mother of God,

Tell the servant of God (name) to marry.

How these two candles burn

So that a man's heart

According to God's servant (name) caught fire,

He would like to marry her.

He would go to her porch,

He would bring her to God's crown.

Key, lock, tongue.

Amen. Amen. Amen".

Signs on Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia

If the cranes fly on September 30, there will be a severe frost on Pokrov (October 14), but if not, then winter will come later.

If on this day there is a thunderstorm and thunder, the autumn will be very long, but warm.

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Orthodox on September 30, 2017 will remember the martyrs who suffered for the Christian faith. This is Vera Hope Love and their mother Sophia.

Faith Hope Love 2017. History of the holiday

During the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian, Christianity was persecuted. But the widow Sophia with her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love were true adherents of the Christian faith. They appeared before the emperor and Sophia, not afraid, spoke about her faith in God.

The emperor ordered his wards to convince them. But Sophia and her daughters did not renounce their faith. The angry emperor ordered that the daughters be tortured, and the mother looked at these tortures. But even this test did not break the faith and spirit of Christian women. The mother buried the tortured daughters and remained at their grave. On the third day she died. For torment, the church canonized them as saints.

Faith Hope Love. Traditions and features

The day when the Orthodox commemorate the holy martyrs Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia has its own traditions that distinguish it from other Orthodox holidays. On September 30, according to a long tradition, women had to start with a loud cry, which serves as a kind of amulet. Hence, this day was called the “Indian holiday”.

Tears and mourning for all your loved ones and your fate on the day of Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia gave faith that nothing bad would happen to yourself or your loved ones during the year.

In the old days, on the day of Faith, Hope and Love, young people gathered for “village saints” - to look at others and show themselves.

Married women bought three candles in the church that day. Two candles were placed in the Temple in front of the face of Christ, and the third for the house - this, according to tradition, ensured peace at home and in the family. At midnight, a bread loaf was put on the table. This candle was inserted into its middle. Then the covenant was pronounced 40 times in a row, so that all evil would disappear, and peace would arrive in the family. In the morning, feed only your loved ones with this bread, but not strangers or guests. Bread crumbs should not be thrown away.

September 30th? Today, all Faith, Hope, Love and Sophia celebrate the name day. They had to be treated to pies. As a tribute to the fact that Sophia died on the third day of the name day, three days are celebrated.

Birthday girls are given sweets, amulets and icons depicting Faith, Hope, Love or Sophia. A feast is not arranged on this day.

Faith Hope Love. Folk omens

It is believed that a girl born on September 30 has considerable wisdom, is able to create comfort in the house and bring prosperity.

September 30 is considered a dangerous and unlucky day, so weddings, engagements and weddings are not held.

Women don't do household chores.

This day is always cold and rainy, and then the first frosts begin.

If the cranes fly that day, then there will be frost on Pokrov, but if not, then winter will be later.

If it rains on the day of Faith, Hope and Love, then it will be early spring.

On September 30, the last day of September, Orthodox Ukrainians commemorate the holy martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia.

history of the holiday

The martyrs lived in the II century in Rome during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. At that time, almost all were pagans, but Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia were faithful Christians. Sophia even named her daughters after the three Christian virtues.

Upon learning of this, the emperor tried to force women to worship the goddess Artemis, but they remained adamant. Then he subjected Sophia's daughters to severe torture, but the girls strangely remained unharmed, and then they were executed in front of their mother.

On the day of death, Vera was 12 years old, Nadezhda - 10, and Lyubov - 9. The girls were buried in a high place outside the city. For three days Saint Sophia, without leaving, sat at the grave of her daughters and died there. Believers buried the body of the saint in the same place. For this, the Christian Church canonized them as saints. Their relics from the year 777 rest in Alsace, in the church of the city of Echo, not far from Strasbourg (France).

The monastery in Echo (France) has since become known as the abbey of Hagia Sophia. And the village of Esho itself near the abbey became an overgrown "hotel" for pilgrims who came to these places in great numbers in the Middle Ages.

name day

On the day of honoring the sisters, all girls, girls and women with the name Vera, Love, Hope and Sofia celebrate their name days. It is customary to congratulate them on the day of their Angel, dedicate poems to them, give gifts. They are also presented with icons, amulets, various sweets. And the birthday girls treat relatives and friends with pies that they baked themselves.

The birthday girls also attend church, pray at the icon of the three great martyrs, ask for health, love, strong faith and well-being.

In addition, it is believed that a girl who was born on this day will be wise and fair.

On September 30, Orthodox believers celebrate a great holiday - Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia. The holiday is dedicated to three Christian martyrs who did not renounce their faith during the persecution. talks about the main traditions and rituals of this day.

September 30 holiday - Faith, Hope, Love 2017

In the II century in Rome there lived a Christian Sophia, who had three daughters. The girls were called as the main Christian virtues - Faith, Hope, Love.

Emperor Adrian learned about the great faith in God of this family. He called the girls to him and demanded to renounce the Christian faith. But Sophia and her daughter refused to do this and told Adrian about the great Savior and the eternal life of believers. Then the emperor ordered the pagan to convince them and lure them to the side of another religion. But the girls remained steadfast here, too.

After that, the ruler got angry and ordered that Faith, Hope and Love be subjected to terrible torture and executed. At the same time, Sophia was not killed. But the woman felt no less suffering than her daughters.

Sophia sat for two days at the grave of her daughters, and on the third day the Lord sent her a quiet death and took her long-suffering soul to Heaven.

For the torments that they suffered for the sake of their faith, the church elevated Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia to the canon of saints. It is known that the relics of women are in Alsace, in the church of Esho.

Faith, Hope, Love and their mother Sophia 2017: main traditions

The people call the holiday Faith, Hope, Love "woman's cry". It is believed that on the morning of September 30, every woman should begin by crying. Thus, the girls pay tribute to the holy martyrs. And they, in turn, give a talisman for the whole year. If Sophia and her daughters are mourned on this day, then nothing bad will happen during the year.

According to tradition, on September 30, you need to go to church for a festive liturgy. In the temple, take three candles, two of which are placed near the icon of the holy martyrs, and take one home with you.

The candle should be placed in the middle of the bread and Sofia should be asked to protect the house from troubles, hardships and bad energy. And in the morning, eat a loaf with the whole family. At the same time, you can not throw away a single crumb of holiday bread.

Previously, village holy days were arranged in the villages. On this day, all the youth gathered for festivities.