Martyr
Susanna
Martyr Susanna, Queen of Georgia
New Calendar October 17 Old Calendar October 30
Why they are a saint
Saint Shushanik (Susanna) was the wife of the Georgian prince Varsken, the ruler of Hereti (a province of southeastern Georgia). The Orthodox Church commemorates Susanna on October 17.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Susanna as a patron when they bear the name Susanna at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on October 17. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Susanna, 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.