John B. Manos

A black and white illustration of ancient Roman soldiers in armor, with one soldier presenting a helmet to another. The scene appears to be set in a military camp with tents in the background.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 – ST. MARCELLUS, THE CENTURION, MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 30, 2025

Emperor throws a lavish birthday bash, but one centurion RSVPs with martyrdom instead of wine. Faith, prison, and beheading make history hotter than the feast.

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A black and white illustration of a religious ceremony in a stone room. Several women, dressed in medieval attire, gather around an altar with candles and religious artifacts. One woman holds a candle aloft while others kneel in prayer, suggesting a Catholic ritual or devotion.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 – ST. NARCISSUS, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | October 29, 2025

Old bishop turns water to oil on Holy Saturday, vanishes to the desert, and watches his enemies curse themselves. Miracles, drama, and divine receipts await.

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Two robed figures with halos stand outdoors in a rural setting, one pointing upwards. Black and white illustration depicting Catholic saints or biblical figures.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 – SS. SIMON AND JUDE.

By John B. Manos | October 28, 2025

Two apostles, one fiery zeal, and a Persian showdown—Simon and Jude weren’t just saints; they were divine troublemakers rewriting faith’s frontier with sacred mischief.

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A black and white illustration of a religious scene with several robed figures, including a saintly figure in the center. One person is kneeling and appears to be receiving a blessing or instruction, with others observing in what seems to be an ancient setting. The scene suggests a Catholic context with religious attire and gestures.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 – ST. FRUMENTIUS, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | October 27, 2025

Shipwrecked, enslaved, and somehow running a kingdom—young Frumentius turned Ethiopian court drama into sainthood. Pirates, palaces, and divine promotions await in this wild twist of fate.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic scene with several robed figures in a church setting. A central figure, possibly a saint or nun, is blessing others who are kneeling and praying. The setting includes religious artifacts like a crucifix on the wall, emphasizing devotion and worship.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 – ST. EVARISTUS, POPE AND MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 26, 2025

He carved up Rome like a holy pizza, crowned deacons, and vanished into heavenly reflection. Evaristus proves ancient Church life was anything but boring.

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A black and white illustration of two men in a workshop, one kneeling in prayer while the other works at an anvil. The scene depicts a Catholic theme of labor and devotion, with religious halos visible above both figures' heads.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 – SS. CRISPIN AND CRISPINIAN, MARTYRS.

By John B. Manos | October 25, 2025

Two noble Roman brothers preach by day, craft shoes by night, and outwit pagans—until an emperor’s cruelty tests their soles and souls.

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A black and white illustration of a monk blessing a kneeling person in medieval attire, surrounded by other individuals. The scene appears to be set outside a church with arched windows and religious symbols, emphasizing Catholic themes.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 – ST. MAGLOIRE, BISHOP.

By John B. Manos | October 24, 2025

He ditched worldly wealth, ran to Jersey, and wrangled sixty monks. St. Magloire’s fifth-century retirement plan makes your quiet weekend look lazy.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic saint being martyred by Roman soldiers, with the text "SPQR" on a shield. The saint is being embraced by another figure while soldiers attack with spears and swords."

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – ST. THEODORET, MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 23, 2025

Blood, pulleys, and a prophecy that made a Roman tremble—St. Theodoret’s final mic drop is a masterclass in martyrdom with a side of holy sass.

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Black-and-white metal engraving-style illustration split into two panels. The left panel, labeled 'St. Mello,' depicts a bearded bishop with a halo, seated in a simple stone cell, reading a book on a pedestal with a vase nearby, rendered with fine cross-hatching and subtle ink imperfections. The right panel, labeled 'St. Hilarion,' shows a youthful hermit with a halo, standing in a desert landscape with ruins, surrounded by a small group of monks and a reclining figure approaching, featuring intricate line work and aged print texture.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 – ST. MELLO, BISHOP.-ST. HILARION, ABBOT.

By John B. Manos | October 22, 2025

From Britain to Normandy, St. Mello preached nonstop. St. Hilarion hid in deserts but couldn’t dodge fame—or miracle-hunting fans. Faith, drama, and desert chases await.

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A group of women in long robes and head coverings, one pregnant, standing by the sea. A ship is visible on the water in the background. The scene appears to be a religious or biblical depiction, likely related to Catholic themes.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 – ST. URSULA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR.

By John B. Manos | October 21, 2025

When Huns crashed the retreat, Ursula didn’t flinch. Learn how a saint schooling kids became a legend of unshakable virtue and jaw-dropping courage.

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