In the last matchup of the week, Zerena of Zurzach (try saying that five times fast) faces Lucy Yi Zhenmei (try saying that five times fast) as the Saintly Sixteen continues with reckless abandon.

Yesterday, Sundhar Singh singed Zenaida 60% to 40% to advance to the Elate Eight, where she'll face Emily Cooper in what promises to be a tough contest.

And...here's your Daily Saintly Showdown...

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We'll see you bright and early Monday morning for the final battle of the Saintly Sixteen, as Francis Xavier takes on Nicolaus Zinzendorf.

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Our march to the Golden Halo continues as Sundhar Singh takes on Zenaida for a shot at the Elate Eight.

Yesterday, Zechariah proved a thorn to Rose of Lima, handily defeating her 65% to 35% to advance to the next round.

Also, kudos to the Lent Madness faithful for getting our new Instagram page up and over 500 followers in the past 24 hours! Well done. And if you still haven't joined the throngs, what are you waiting for??

But first, here's your Daily Saintly Showdown...

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Today in Lent Madness action it's Rose of Lima vs. Zechariah for a shot at Irenaeus in the Elate Eight.

Yesterday, Philip, Deacon and Evangelist, proved greater than Gregory the Great 54% to 46% to advance to the next round.

And in non sequitur news, GO FOLLOW THE NEW LENT MADNESS INSTAGRAM PAGE! You'll get daily supplemental content to amplify your poetically penitential experience. With 400 followers already, we're looking to hit at least 500 by the end of the day. Help make this happen!

Speaking of the new Lent Madness Instagram page, here's your daily dose of the Daily Saintly Showdown. Which is always posted to the new Lent Madness Instagram page.

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Today the Saintly Sixteen continues as Gregory the Great faces Philip, Deacon and Evangelist. Who will emerge the greatest of these two? That's for you to determine over the next 24 hours.

Yesterday, in a tight battle, Elizabeth of Hungry took down Mechthild of Magdeburg 53% to 43% to advance to the Elate Eight.

And in case you missed yesterday's stellar edition of Monday Madness, you can watch it here.

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Happy Monday! The Saintly Sixteen continues as Elizabeth of Hungary takes on Mechtild of Magdeburg in a battle of 13th century saintly heavyweights.

Don't forget, if you'd like a quick refresher on their first round bios, click the Bracket Tab and scroll down to view all the previous matchups. It's just one more service we provide here at Lent Madness, although it's also important to remind everyone that you get what you pay for.

On Friday, Emily Cooper defeated Hiram Kano 58% to 42% to advance to the Elate Eight.

Keep your eyes peeled for this week's exciting episode of Monday Madness which will be released later today.

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Ready for the last matchup of the week? That was rhetorical -- of course you are! Today it's Emily Cooper vs. Hiram Kano, as the choices get harder and harder.

In yesterday's action, Irenaeus brought down Athanasius of Alexandria 53% to 47% to snag the first spot in the Elate Eight.

And don't forget to watch your Daily Saintly Showdown with Christian and Michael (which reminds us, you should really subscribe to our YouTube channel Lent Madness TV.

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Welcome to the round of the Saintly Sixteen! Sixteen saints in Lent Madness 2025 have been sent packing and sixteen more remain, as the struggle for the coveted Golden Halo continues. Get ready for some high stakes, thrilling saintly action over the coming days. Today it's a clash of the ecclesiastical titans as Athansius of Alexandria tangles with Irenaeus.

The Round of 32 consisted of basic biographical information about the saints. Since there’s no need to rehash previously covered ground, the Saintly Sixteen is made up of what we call Quirks & Quotes. Prepare for some little known facts or legends, accompanied by quotes either by or about the saint in question. But don't worry! You can always click the Bracket tab and scroll down to view the previous match-ups and easily access the information from the earlier rounds.

Yesterday, Nicolaus Zinzendorf defeated Zita of Tuscany 54% to 46% to punch the last available ticket into the Saintly Sixteen.

And, as you make your selection today, don't forget to watch Christian and Michael's Daily Lent Madness Video. They're always high energy and highly informative!

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Welcome to the final matchup of the Saintly Sixteen, as Clare of Assisi takes on Henry Whipple. With seven tickets punched for the Elate Eight, Clare and Henry are competing for the last available spot.

On Friday, Julian of Norwich trounced Zita 82% to 18%. She'll face Joseph of Arimathea in the next round.

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TGIF! We conclude this week of Saintly Sixteen action with Zita vs. Julian of Norwich for a shot at Joseph of Arimathea in the Elate Eight.

Yesterday, Ambrose of Milan took down Gertrude the Great 64% to 36%. It'll be Ambrose vs. Andrew in the next round.

The Saintly Sixteen will conclude on Monday as Clare of Assisi takes on Henry Whipple. And then it will be on to everyone's favorite (or not) round, the round of Saintly Kitsch. But more about that later.

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Today in Lent Madness action, it's Ambrose of Milan vs. Gertrude the Great. 4th century Italian bishop and theologian vs. 13th century German nun and spiritual writer.

Yesterday, Cornelius the Centurion sent Adomnan of Iona to a "thin place" 59% to 41% to advance to the Elate Eight.

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