Prayer for family well-being and how to say it

Many have heard the names Vera, Hope and Love more than once. However, not everyone knows who these women were and what role they played in the history of Christianity. Today you will find out why the prayer for family well-being is pronounced in honor of these saints.

Prayer for family well-being Vera, Hope and Love were the daughters of the holy martyr Sophia, who lived during early Christianity. Sofia was originally from Milan. Believers in Christ at that time were persecuted by the Roman authorities, therefore the life of these women was full of difficulties and sorrows.



It is not for nothing that these names have taken root so well in the Russian language. It is they who have long been a symbol of devotion, peace and a peaceful family hearth. Faith, Hope and Love are often called sisters by parents, whom these martyrs protect all their lives.



Anela Days
  1. Sofia February 28, April 1, June 4, June 17, August 14, September 30, October 1, December 29, December 31

  2. Vera February 26, June 14, September 30, October 14, December 15, December 31

  3. Hope March 14, March 20, September 30, October 21

  4. Love September 30





It is customary to read the Akathist to these saints during family quarrels. It is best to say the prayer with the whole family holding hands.

Prayer to the holy martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia O holy and praiseworthy martyrs Vero, Nadezhda and Lyuba, and the valiant daughters, wise mother Sophia, now come to you with fervent prayer. What more is it possible to intercede for us before the Lord, if not faith, hope and love, these three cornerstone virtues, in them the same image of the name, in the most prophetic you are evident! Pray to the Lord, so that in sorrow and misfortune, with His inexpressible grace, He will cover us, save and preserve us, for there is also a Man-lover good. Glory of that glory, as the sun is unsettled, now I will see radiantly, help us in our humble prayers, may the Lord God forgive our sins and iniquities, and may have mercy on us, sinful and unworthy of His mercies. Pray for us, holy martyr, our Lord Jesus Christ, to Him we glorify with His Beginning Father and His Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and forever and ever. Amen.



Martyrs are especially venerated in France. This is where many pilgrims go every year. There is a sarcophagus in Esho where the relics of Sofia and her children are kept.



Family well-being is one of the most important components of human happiness. A warm and welcoming family environment will always help in difficult times. Our relatives are the greatest value!