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Venerable Sophia of Ainos

Also known as Sophia of Thrace

A devout wife and mother of Ainos in Thrace who, after the loss of her husband and children, gave the remainder of her life to fasting, prayer, and the care of the poor.

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Notes

Dating uncertain.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints