Sophia the Martyr was a Christian widow from Milan who lived during the second century. According to tradition, she traveled to Rome and raised her three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Charity, in the Christian faith. When Emperor Hadrian discovered their beliefs, he attempted to force them to worship Diana through both bribery and threats. After refusing to renounce Christ, the daughters endured severe torture before being executed, and Sophia died three days after burying them.