Virgin martyr · 283-296
Virgin Martyr Susanna
Virgin Martyr Susanna, and those with her, at Rome
New Calendar August 11 Old Calendar August 24
Why they are a saint
The Holy Martyr Susanna the Virgin was the daughter of Presbyter Gavinius and a niece of the Holy Bishop Caius of Rome (283-296). The Orthodox Church commemorates Virgin Martyr Susanna on August 11.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virgin Martyr Susanna as a patron when they bear the name Virgin at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 11. As a martyr, she is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virgin Martyr 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.