Wow Catholic Friar Frei Gilson Tops Brazil's Streaming Charts for the Year with his 4 AM Live Rosary!


 

In 2025, Brazil’s streaming landscape saw a historic shift as religious content surpassed traditional gaming and sports. Friar (Frei) Gilson, a Catholic priest, became the country’s most-watched streamer, shattering records with a massive lead over his closest competitors.

2025 Streaming Leaderboard (Brazil)

Data from Stream Charts reveals a significant gap between the top three creators:

RankStreamerContent FocusHours Watched
1Friar GilsonCatholic Prayer/Rosary153 Million
2Alexandre GaulesCounter-Strike (Gaming)95 Million
3Bishop Bruno LeonardoEvangelical Ministry68 Million

Key Factors Behind His Success

  • The "4 A.M." Phenomenon: Gilson’s primary draw is a live Rosary prayer held at 4:00 a.m. His live audience grew from 700,000 in 2024 to over 1 million concurrent viewers in 2025.

  • Saint Michael’s Lent: He heavily promotes this 40-day devotion involving fasting and prayer, culminating on September 29.

  • Authenticity over Aesthetics: Unlike "TV-star" priests, Gilson maintains a traditional appearance, wearing a brown Carmelite habit and a shaved head.

  • Direct Preaching: He is noted for his "frank Catholic preaching" rather than adopting the tone of a generic spiritual guru.

  • Musical Ministry: Beyond streaming, the 39-year-old is a singer and leader of the Som do Monte (Sound of the Mountain) ministry.

Cultural Impact

Friar Gilson’s rise represents a unique digital movement in Brazil, where traditional religious devotion—specifically the Rosary—has successfully competed with and outpaced the global juggernauts of e-sports and entertainment.

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