Category Archives: Saintly Sixteen
John Chrysostom vs. Ephrem of Nisibis
In yesterday’s saintly action, Ignatius of Loyola closed the door on Marina the Monk 60% to 40%, paving the way to the Elate Eight. He’ll face the winner of Gobnait vs. Paula of Rome in the next round. Today John Chrysostom squares off against Ephrem of Nisibis, as bishop meets deacon for a shot at […]
Ignatius of Loyola vs. Marina the Monk
We’re back for an ENTIRE WEEK OF THE SAINTLY SIXTEEN! Yes, there’s a parallel basketball tournament going on that some folks — even many in our ranks — think is “sweet” or “elite.” But over here, it’s saintly and elate. (For the college basketball aficionados among us, be honest. How many times have you accidentally […]
William Wilberforce vs. Richard Allen
A week that saw us transition from the Round of 32 to the Saintly Sixteen, winds up with a matchup between a man who dedicated his life to the abolition of the slave trade and a man who was born into slavery. William Wilberforce and Richard Allen square off for a spot in the Elate […]
Martha of Bethany vs. Nicodemus
Welcome to the Saintly Sixteen! From 32 saints we have narrowed the field to 16. For this round, rather than the basic biographical information we enter the realm of Quirks and Quotes. Our brilliant Celebrity Bloggers will provide unusual information or legends surrounding their saints along with quotes either by or about their saints. Don’t […]
Eglantyne Jebb vs. Catherine Winkworth
Today in Lent Madness, it’s the last matchup of the Saintly Sixteen as Eglantyne Jebb squares off against Catherine Winkworth in the Lent Dome. To get to this round Eglantyne routed Seraphim of Sarov while Catherine upset Isaac Watts. If you had a big weekend and/or your memory is shaky, on Friday Martin de Porres […]
Martin de Porres vs. Dymphna
Today in the Saintly Smackdown©, Martin de Porres faces Dymphna, as we move between 17th century Peru and 7th century Belgium. To get to the Saintly Sixteen, Martin eased past John of Beverley while Dympha defeated Gertrude of Nivelles. Yesterday, Phocas the Gardener took down Katharina von Bora 60% to 40% to advance to the […]
Phocas the Gardener vs. Katharina von Bora
The Quotes and Quirks of the Saintly Sixteen continue as Phocas the Gardener faces Katharina von Bora. To make it to this round, Phocas defeated Isidore the Farmer while Katharina took down Wulfstan. Today’s winner will face Richard Hooker. Don’t forget, the Saintly Sixteen write-ups are not the sum of what has been shared about […]
Esther vs. Michael the Archangel
Today in Saintly Sixteen action, Esther squares off against Michael the Archangel. To make it this far, Esther made it past Lazarus while Michael got by Anna the Prophet. Will St. Michael or one of the “all angels” prevail? Yesterday, Anna Alexander made it past Edith Cavell 65% to 35% to advance to the Elate […]
Anna Alexander vs. Edith Cavell
The Saintly Sixteen continues with a matchup between two inspiring women, Anna Alexander and Edith Cavell. To get to this round, Anna got by Peter Claver while Edith surprised John Wesley. Yesterday, Maria Skobtsova advanced to the Elate Eight by trouncing Quiteria by what is likely a record margin, 91% to 9%. We’re too lazy […]
Maria Skobtsova vs. Quiteria
Lent Madness is back for an another action-packed week and so is the Saintly Sixteen. Today Maria Skobtsova faces Quiteria. Russian nun vs. nonuplet warrior. To get to this round, Maria defeated Thomas à Kempis and Quiteria bested Genesius (remember him?). If you’ve forgotten what happened last Friday, which seems hard to imagine since the weekend […]
