Martyr
Susanna
Martyr Susanna, Princess of Rana, Georgia (5th C)
New Calendar August 28 Old Calendar September 10
Why they are a saint
Saint Shushanik (Susanna) was the wife of the Georgian prince Varsken, the ruler of Hereti.1 Having been raised in a pious Christian family, she was deeply penetrated with love and the fear of God. The Orthodox Church commemorates Susanna on August 28.
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 August 28. 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.