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Saints and Martyrs Hangman Words

Well known Christian saints and martyrs from across the centuries.

Print the full list below — every word grouped by difficulty, ready for the whiteboard, the classroom, or family game night.

🕊️ 113 words Clues included 9–30 letters

Medium — 7–9 letters

6 words
Saint Anne Mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus
Saint Bede English monk and historian
Saint Lucy Virgin martyr with steadfast faith
Saint Paul Apostle to the nations
Saint Rita Patroness of difficult causes
Saint Zita Patroness of servants and lost keys

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Hard — 10+ letters

107 words
Saint Agnes Virgin martyr of Rome
Saint Aidan Missionary bishop of Lindisfarne
Saint Henry Emperor known for justice
Saint Louis King remembered for charity
Saint Peter Chief of the apostles
Saint Agatha Virgin martyr of Sicily
Saint Andrew Apostle and brother of Peter
Saint Anselm Archbishop and theologian of faith seeking understanding
Saint Ephrem Deacon and hymnographer
Saint George Soldier martyr and dragon slayer in legend
Saint Helena Empress who found the cross
Saint Jerome Translator of the Vulgate Bible
Saint Martha Friend of Jesus and hostess
Saint Monica Mother who prayed for Augustine
Saint Abraham Patriarch honored for faith and obedience
Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan and hymn writer
Saint Cajetan Reformer and founder of theatines
Saint Cecilia Patroness of music
Saint Columba Missionary monk to Scotland
Saint Cyprian Bishop of Carthage and martyr
Saint Dominic Founder of the order of preachers
Saint Gabriel Archangel and messenger of God
Saint Patrick Missionary to Ireland
Saint Stephen First Christian martyr
Saint Barnabas Companion of Paul and encourager
Saint Benedict Founder of Western monastic rule
Saint Boniface Apostle to the Germans
Saint Irenaeus Bishop who wrote against heresies
Saint John Paul Pope and pilgrim of mercy
Saint Lawrence Deacon martyr famed for courage
Saint Nicholas Bishop known for generosity
Saint Padre Pio Capuchin stigmatist and confessor
Saint Polycarp Early bishop and martyr
Saint Augustine Bishop and theologian of grace
Saint Joan of Arc Martyr and heroine of France
Saint Juan Diego Visionary of Guadalupe
Saint Sebastian Martyr and patron of athletes
Saint Athanasius Defender of Nicene faith against Arianism
Saint Bernadette Visionary of Lourdes
Saint Philip Neri Joyful apostle of Rome
Saint Rose of Lima Mystic and patroness of Americas
Saint Thomas More Statesman and martyr of conscience
Saint Bartholomew Apostle and martyr
Saint Bonaventure Franciscan theologian and doctor
Saint Isaac Jogues North American martyr
Saint John Vianney Parish priest of Ars
Saint Leo the Great Pope and teacher
Saint Oscar Romero Archbishop and martyr for justice
Saint Scholastica Twin of Benedict and nun
Saint Dominic Savio Young saint of joy and purity
Saint Justin Martyr Philosopher and apologist
Saint Maria Goretti Young martyr of purity
Saint Marianne Cope Servant of lepers in Hawaii
Saint Thomas Becket Archbishop and martyr
Saint Basil the Great Cappadocian father and bishop
Saint Clare of Assisi Founder of poor clares
Saint Clement of Rome Early pope and martyr
Saint Frances of Rome Noblewoman devoted to service
Saint Francis Xavier Missionary to the east
Saint Martin of Tours Soldier turned bishop
Saint Mary MacKillop Australian founder and educator
Saint Mary Magdalene Apostle to the apostles
Saint Teresa of Avila Mystic and reformer of Carmel
Saint Thomas Aquinas Theologian and doctor of the church
Saint Vincent de Paul Apostle of charity
Saint Albert the Great Scholar and doctor of the church
Saint Anthony of Padua Preacher and patron of lost things
Saint Francis de Sales Bishop gentle teacher of holiness
Saint Gregory of Nyssa Cappadocian father and mystic
Saint John Chrysostom Golden mouthed preacher and bishop
Saint John of Damascus Defender of icons
Saint John of the Cross Mystic and spiritual writer
Saint Martin de Porres Humble healer and helper of poor
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Jesuit patron of youth
Saint Anthony the Great Desert father and monk
Saint Brigid of Kildare Abbess and patron of Ireland
Saint Charles Borromeo Reformer of clergy and seminaries
Saint Damien of Molokai Servant of lepers in Hawaii
Saint Francis of Assisi Founder who loved poverty and creation
Saint Gregory the Great Pope and reformer
Saint John Henry Newman Cardinal and theologian
Saint Louis de Montfort Apostle of Marian devotion
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Martyr who gave his life at Auschwitz
Saint Camillus de Lellis Patron of the sick and hospitals
Saint Catherine Laboure Promoter of the miraculous medal
Saint Catherine of Siena Mystic and doctor of the church
Saint Cyril of Jerusalem Bishop and teacher
Saint Faustina Kowalska Apostle of divine mercy
Saint Gregory Nazianzen Cappadocian father and orator
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Founder of the Jesuits
Saint Josemaria Escriva Founder of Opus Dei
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Mohawk convert and virgin
Saint Robert Bellarmine Jesuit cardinal and doctor
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Missionary of charity
Saint Therese of Lisieux Little flower and doctor of church
Saint Cyril of Alexandria Defender of theotokos
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Founder and educator in America
Saint Hildegard of Bingen Mystic and composer
Saint Ignatius of Antioch Early martyr and bishop
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Cistercian abbot and preacher
Saint Edward the Confessor King known for piety
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Patroness of the poor
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli Bishop and confessor
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Missionary to immigrants
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Promoter of sacred heart devotion
Saint Catherine of Alexandria Virgin martyr and philosopher
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Philosopher and martyr

Using this list in class

Split the class into two teams and alternate words from the Easy group, saving the Hard words for tie-breakers. Reading the clue aloud after the first wrong guess keeps younger players in the game.

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