Goddess of the Month
Feb 20, 2023, 6:00 AM
Goddess of the Month - Sophia
Sophia comes to us through many different traditions. Her name is Greek and means Wisdom, and it is for Her wisdom that She is revered. In Gnostic Christianity She is called the Great Mother and is considered by some to be the Mother of God. In other traditions, Sophia is the Bride of God, his completion and perfect mate. In Michelangelo's famous painting of the Sistine Chapel, She is depicted as a beautiful woman in Jehovah's embrace. She is also found in the Hebrew Kabbalistic tradition and called Chokmah. She is one of many Goddesses symbolized by the dove, who are seen as bringing humanity gifts of wisdom and grace. In many of the Eastern Christian traditions, Sophia is the Mother of the three Graces: Faith, Hope, and Charity. Some of Her other names include:
Goddess of Heaven - Gnostic
Mother of the Stars and the Hebdomas - Gnostic
Sapientia - Latin
Black Goddess - Gnostic
Asherah - Hebrew
Shekinah - Hebrew
Wise Bride of Solomon - Hebrew
World-Soul - Manichaean
Ennoia - Simonian