Christian Martyrs Crossword Puzzle

A themed crossword with 44 clues to draw from. Find names of Christians remembered for dying for their faith, from early church figures to martyrs of later centuries.

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About the Christian Martyrs Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers Christian martyrs from the early church through later periods of history. Its names include Stephen, Perpetua, Polycarp, Agnes, and Thomas More, along with figures remembered in different Christian traditions. It is suited to students learning about church history, readers interested in religious history, and anyone familiar with the stories of these witnesses to faith.

This crossword draws on 44 clues about Christian Martyrs. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

  • •Roman girl venerated as a patron of chastity (5 letters)
  • •Enslaved Lyon Christian who endured arena torture (8 letters)
  • •Twin of a physician saint, honored for healing (6 letters)
  • •Dragon-slaying soldier saint of legend (6 letters)
  • •Jesuit missionary to the Huron people (13 letters)
  • •Syracusan saint associated with sight (4 letters)
  • •Apostle who worked as a tax collector (7 letters)
  • •Young Carthaginian noblewoman killed in an arena (8 letters)

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