The term TYPE OF SAINT can be solved by two crossword solutions: PATRON (6 letters) and LATTERDAY (9 letters). A PATRON saint is a saint who is venerated as a special protector or guardian of a particular place, activity, or group. PATRON saints are often chosen because of their special connection to a certain area, profession, or activity. Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as Mormons, are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a religious movement founded in the United States in the early 19th century.