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Martyr
Eleni
Saint Eleni (also called Susanna), New Martyr of Lesbos
New Calendar April 9 Old Calendar April 22
Why they are a saint
Saint Eleni (who was also called Susanna) is one of the New Martyrs of Lesbos who are commemorated on Bright Tuesday. The Orthodox Church commemorates Eleni on April 9.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Eleni as a patron when they bear the name Eleni at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 9. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Eleni, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.