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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Martyr Sophia and Daughters Faith, Hope, and Love

Thursday, September 17, 2026
16th Thursday after Pentecost.

Readings:

• Ephesians 1.1-9 (Epistle)
• Mark 7.24-30 (Gospel)

Psalter:

• Kathisma 13, Kathisma 14 (Matins)
• Kathisma 15 (Vespers)

On this day the Church remembers:

• afterfeast Elevation of the Cross
• Martyr Sophia and her three daughters (Faith, Hope and Love) at Rome
• 156 Martyrs in Palestine
• Martyr Theodota at Nicea
• Martyr Agathocleia
• Martyr Peleus the Bishop of Palestine
• Martyr Nilus the Bishop of Palestine
• Martyr Zeno the Presbyter of Palestine
• Martyr Patermuthius the Nobleman of Palestine
• Martyr Elias the Nobleman of Palestine

Hymns:

• afterfeast Elevation of the Cross
• Martyr Sophia and her three daughters (Faith, Hope and Love) at Rome