Saint
Susanna
Righteous Susanna
New Calendar December 15 Old Calendar December 28
Why they are a saint
The 64-verse story of Susanna is found in the Septuagint Greek as a Preamble to the Book of Daniel. The Latin Vulgate, however, places the story of Susanna at the end of the Book of Daniel, which constitutes the book's thirteenth chapter. Venerated as righteous, one who pleased God by a holy life in the world.
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 December 15.
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.