Susana

Saints named Susana

• SCNew Martyr Susana ChorbadzhievaApril 26A martyr of Novo Selo (now Apriltsi), killed in 1876; canonized in 2011 by the Church of Bulgaria.
• SSVenerable Martyr Susana SomlevaApril 26A nun of Novo Selo (now Apriltsi), killed in 1876; canonized in 2011 by the Church of Bulgaria.

Questions

I.When is the name day of Susana?

The name day of Susana is April 26, the feast of New Martyr Susana Chorbadzhieva.

II.Which saints bore the name Susana?

The Sinaxarion archive holds 2 saints named Susana, with their lives and icons.

III.Is Susana a good baptismal name?

Yes. Susana is the name of a saint of the Orthodox Church, so the child will have New Martyr Susana Chorbadzhieva as patron.