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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Sophia

A saint venerated at Minden, remembered in the calendars of the Church.

Feast
September 3old style September 16
Era
4th century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Sophia of Minden (born, perhaps, around 304) is venerated as a holy martyr in East Westphalia. The manner and time of her martyrdom can no longer be stated. Her relics were brought to Minden in Westphalia in the time of Charlemagne (748-814), where she is honored as a witness to Christ by her blood. Her commemoration is on 3 September (new style). She may be identical with Sophia of Rome. She is venerated in the Catholic Church.

Commemorated the same day September 3