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Saint · † 295-296
Virginmartyr Susanna
Virginmartyr Susanna and those with her: Gaius the Pope of Rome, Gavinius the Presbyter, his brother and the father of Susanna, Maximus, Claudius, and his wife Prepedigna, and their sons Alexander and Cythius († 295-296)
New Calendar August 11 Old Calendar August 24
Why they are a saint
Virginmartyr Susanna and those with her: Gaius the Pope of Rome, Gavinius the Presbyter, his brother and the father of Susanna, Maximus, Claudius, and his wife Prepedigna, and their sons Alexander and Cythius († 295-296) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on August 11. They are for a life of holiness recognized by the Church; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Virginmartyr Susanna as a patron when they bear the name Virginmartyr at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on August 11. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Virginmartyr Susanna, pray to God for us.
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