St. Sophia and Her Daughters — Wisdom, Faith, Hope, and Love

In this episode of Voices of the Saints, we tell the story of St. Sophia and her three daughters — Faith, Hope, and Love — martyrs of the early Church whose courage unsettled an empire.

Summoned before Emperor Hadrian, these children faced pressure, pain, and death not with rebellion or fear, but with quiet conviction. And beside them stood their mother, Sophia — whose name means Wisdom — watching, praying, and keeping vigil as each daughter bore witness to Christ.

This is not a story of spectacle or revenge.
It is a story of truth spoken softly, of innocence that could not be broken, and of a mother whose love remained steadfast even unto death.

Told with reverence, restraint, and immersive sound design, this episode invites you to sit with the mystery of martyrdom — and to remember that some victories are won not by force, but by faithfulness.

🕊️ “She was not dying of despair. She was dying of love.”

This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.