Katharina Zell vs Zenaida
Prepare for a battle of powerful women, each wielding unique tools of faith! Today, we pit Katharina Zell, the Reformation writer and advocate, against Zenaida, the physician who healed both bodies and souls without charge. Will Katharina’s fiery words or Zenaida’s gentle touch win this Saintly Showdown? If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, […]
Yvette of Huy vs Zechariah
Lucky for some, it’s Showdown 13! Prepare for a battle of contrasting virtues! Today, we pit Yvette of Huy, the recluse who dedicated her life to caring for lepers, against Zechariah, the Old Testament prophet known for his unwavering faith and divine visions. Will Yvette’s compassionate service or Zechariah’s prophetic zeal prevail in this Saintly […]
Wenceslaus vs Francis Xavier
Get ready for a clash of contrasting callings! Today, we pit St. Wenceslaus, the righteous ruler martyred for his faith, against St. Francis Xavier, the globe-trotting missionary who brought the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Will Wenceslaus’s quiet courage or Xavier’s boundless zeal win this Saintly Showdown? If you don’t already know about […]
Ursula vs Verena of Zurzach
Today, we pit St. Ursula, the princess leading thousands to martyrdom, against St. Verena of Zurzach, the compassionate caregiver who crossed cultures. Will Ursula’s bold sacrifice or Verena’s quiet compassion prevail in this Saintly Showdown? If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote […]
Sundar Singh vs Theodore of Tarsus
Today’s match-up in The Saintly Showdown 2025 is between two alliterative apostles! If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Sundar Singh vs Theodore of Tarsus Sundar Singh The Barefoot Mystic with a Message for the World! Get ready for a […]
Quiteria vs Rose of Lima
Merry Monday! You can now vote in the first match-up of the new week in The Saintly Showdown 2025! If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Quiteria vs Rose of Lima Quiteria The Royal Rebel with a Martyr’s Might! Hold […]
Onesimus vs Philip, Deacon and Evangelist
The latest match-up in The Saintly Showdown 2025 pits together two saintly souls with a yen for travel! If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Onesimus vs Philip, Deacon and Evangelist Onesimus From Runaway Slave to Beloved Brother (and Forgiveness […]
Mechthild of Magdeburg vs Ninian
You can now vote in the first match-up in The Saintly Showdown 2025! If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Mechthild of Magdeburg vs Ninian Mechthild of Magdeburg The Mystic with a Pen (and a Powerful Vision!) Get ready for […]
Hiram Kano vs Lucy of Syracuse
Wednesday sees a bout between two people who maintained their faith through thick and thin. If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Hiram Kano vs Lucy of Syracuse Hiram Kano The Saint of Nebraska (and Internee Extraordinaire!) Step right up, […]
Irenaeus of Lyons vs James the Just
Tuesday’s mega match-up sees Irenaeus of Lyon take on James the Just! If you don’t already know about today’s combatants, read the bios, make up your mind and then hit the Vote now button! Irenaeus of Lyon vs James the Just Irenaeus of Lyon The Defender of the Faith (and Smiter of Heresies!) Get ready […]