John B. Manos

A bearded man kneels before a robed figure with a halo, holding a sword. The scene is set in an ancient stone courtyard under a tree. The figures are depicted in black and white, suggesting a religious or biblical context.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 – ST. MARTIN OF TOURS.

From army recruit to miracle-making bishop, Martin trades half a coat for eternal glory—also smashes temples in his spare time. Saints weren’t boring.

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A black and white illustration of a monk kneeling beside another monk lying in bed, possibly receiving last rites. The scene is set indoors with religious artifacts and a crucifix on the wall, emphasizing Catholic themes.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 – ST. ANDREW AVELLINO.

Imagine battling agony, storms, and literal demons—then dying with a grin. St. Andrew’s last day is holier and wilder than you think.

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A person kneeling in prayer with a halo, reaching towards an angelic figure descending from clouds. Black and white illustration depicting a religious vision or dream, likely of Catholic theme.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 – ST. THEODORE TYRO, MARTYR.

When your career path involves torching temples and out-sassing emperors, sainthood might be next. St. Theodore’s epic stand makes martyrdom look fearless.

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Catholic relic medals with gold and green borders, featuring names of saints on red backgrounds. Text reads "Feast of the Holy Relics."

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 – THE FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS.

Relics: sacred treasures or spooky leftovers? The Council of Trent weighed in, and the saints’ skeletons got the last laugh. History smells like incense and irony.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic ordination ceremony. A man kneels while another places a mitre on his head, surrounded by robed figures in a historical setting.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 – ST. WILLIBRORD.

Willibrord left Ireland, wrangled pagans, charmed Pepin, and built churches like Starbucks. Miracles included. He dies happy, Europe converted, and history impressed.

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A monk kneels in prayer beside a deceased person with an open book and crucifix, set in a rocky cave. The scene is in black and white, depicting Catholic themes of devotion and mortality.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 – ST. LEONARD.

From royal courts to prison yards, St. Leonard swapped luxury for chains—of love, not law—converting pagans and liberating sinners with heavenly mischief.

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Three women in historical attire, including two nuns and a pregnant woman, standing together in a dimly lit room with stone walls. The scene suggests a Catholic setting, possibly from medieval or Renaissance times.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 – ST. BERTILLE, ABBESS.

St. Bertille dodged royal glam, swapped tiaras for veils, and ran a monastery like a boss for 46 years. Spoiler: holiness wins.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic monk praying over a sick or injured man lying on the ground. Another figure kneels beside them in a stone doorway, evoking themes of faith and healing.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 – ST. CHARLES BORROMEO.

From Vatican power player to plague street saint: Charles Borromeo wrangled bishops, dodged death, and gave Milan his bed. Literally.

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A black and white illustration of a child kneeling in prayer with a lamb, accompanied by an angelic figure emitting light. The scene is set in a cave-like environment, evoking themes of innocence and divine presence.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 – ST. HUBERT, BISHOP.

Saint Hubert swapped his hunting trips for halo polishing, turned idol smashers into believers, and left Ardenne wondering if deer ever prayed for mercy.

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A black and white illustration of a Catholic bishop with a halo, holding a staff, confronting an apparition near gravestones in a cemetery. The bishop is dressed in traditional religious vestments, and the scene evokes themes of faith and exorcism.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 – ALL-SOULS. & ST. MALACHI, BISHOP.

Burying the dead, visions of sisters starving, and Rome pilgrimages twice—St. Malachi’s saga is a holy rollercoaster with ghostly guest appearances.

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