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St. Joan of Arc
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St. Joan of Arc

1412-1431

πŸ“… Feast Day: May 30

πŸ“– Life Timeline

1412 Born in DomrΓ©my, France
1425 Begins hearing heavenly voices
1429 Lifts Siege of Orleans
1430 Captured at Compiègne
1431 Burned at stake at age 19

✝ Biography

Born Jan 6, 1412 at DomrΓ©my in Lorraine, France, daughter of peasant parents Jacques and Isabelle d'Ancel. Called 'the Maid of Orleans'β€”La Pucelle. From age 13 she heard voices of St Michael, St Catherine, and St Margaret telling her to drive the English from France and have Charles VII crowned at Reims. In 1428 she traveled to Vaucouleurs and persuaded Captain Robert de Baudricourt to give her an escort to the Dauphin's court at Chinon. Recognized by Charles (who had disguised himself among his courtiers), she was given armor and an army. Lifted the siege of Orleans on May 8, 1429, turning the war. Led French forces to victories at Jargeau, Meung, Beaugency, and Patay. Charles VII was crowned at Reims on July 17, 1429, with Joan holding her banner beside him. Captured by Burgundians at Compiegne on May 23, 1430, sold to the English. Tried for heresy and witchcraft by an English-controlled church court at Rouen. Refused to wear women's clothing, relapsed into 'cross-dressing,' and was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431 at age 19. Rehabilitated in 1456 by Pope Callixtus III. Canonized in 1920 by Benedict XV. Patron of France.

πŸ›‘ Patronage

Patron of: France, soldiers, armies, prisoners, and those falsely accused.

πŸ’¬ Words of the Saint

God has given me the grace that I would not yield but make you or die in the attempt.

πŸ“œ Key Facts

Born c. 1412, DomrΓ©my, France
Died May 30, 1431, Rouen (burned)
Feast Day May 30
Canonized 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

πŸ•Š Legacy

Jeanne d'Arc is France's greatest national heroine. Her story of divine calling, courage, and martyrdom transcends religion and culture.

πŸ“œ Personal Writings

Read excerpts from the saint's own words β€” their personal letters, spiritual writings, and teachings.

πŸ“– Trial Testimony

On Her Mission

I want you all to know that I have done nothing in this matter without a revealed commission from our Lord. I have heard and see still voices which counsel me and tell me that I must go to the Dauphin, and that I shall recover the kingdom of France for him.
β€” St. Joan of Arc

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