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We do not even know if Sophia actually lived or if she might be a ficticious character.

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What year was Saint Sophia born?

We do not know when Sophia was born but it was probably late in the first century AD if she ever existed. Sophia, mother of Faith, Hope and Charity, may be an allegory rather than a real person.


When did Saint Sophia die?

We do not even know if Sophia actually lived or if she might be a fictional character. If she did actually exist, it would have been sometime in the first or second century.St. Sophia died three days after her daughters were tortured right in front of her eyes for beleiving in God. This date was approximately 137 A.D. (I'm not sure though, I got this off of wikipedia)


Is there a saint named Sophia?

Yes of course she was you can research her and you can find her.


What did Saint Sophia do to make her a saint?

Saint Sophia (Wisdom) is a mother from the early 2nd century, who had three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Charity. They were all martyred very young for being Christians, Sophia had to bury each of them, and remained by the graves for three days in prayer and tears, until she finally died. She was acclaimed a saint by the local people back then who knew her and her story.


Where did Saint Sophia live?

Answer 1 We do not know when, where or if she lived. She seems to be more allegorical than an actual person.Answer 2 Saint Sophia was not a real person. As far as history can tell.The Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine, was inspired by the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul).Hagia Sophia is roughly translated as "Holy Wisdom". It's not (as we are aware of) named after a woman called Sophia.The Saint Sophia Cathedral is not the only religious building to be inspired by the Hagia Sophia.

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What year was the foundation laid for Saint Sophia Cathedral?

1037


Why is Saint Sophia a saint?

Saint Sophia can refer to the basillica of Santa Sophia meaning "Holy Wisdom." This can refer to the Holy Spirit.


How did Saint Sophia the mother of orphans die?

She is purported to have died of a broken heart.


When was Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin created?

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Harbin was created in 1932.


When was Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev created?

Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev was created in 1740.


What landmarks constructed during the reign of Justinian was?

saint sophia


Who is patron saint of wisdom?

As per the Patron Saint Index, the Holy Spirit is the patron for wisdom.


What is Saint Sophia's real name?

Sophia is her real name.


What year was Saint Sophia born?

We do not know when Sophia was born but it was probably late in the first century AD if she ever existed. Sophia, mother of Faith, Hope and Charity, may be an allegory rather than a real person.


What is Saint Sophia the patron saint of?

St. Sophia is the patron Saint of "martyrs". Her 3 daughters were beheaed for their love of Christ. St. Sophia is the legendary Mother of the virgin martyrs, Faith, Hope, Love. Sophia's name means wisdom, and her 3 daughters are named after the virtues.


What is Saint Faith the patron saint of?

St .Faith, not the Faith who is the daughter of Sophia, is the patron saint of: -pilgrims -prisoners -soldiers


How did Saint Sophia die?

Her daughters, Faith Hope and Charity, were martryred. A few days later Sophia went to their tomb to mourn. Her body was found there. She had died of a broken heart.