St. Joan of Arc
French peasant visionary (c. 1412-1431), of Domrémy, who at 17 led French armies to lift the siege of Orléans (1429) and saw Charles VII crowned at Reims; captured by Burgundians, sold to the English, tried at Rouen and burned for heresy in May 1431. Rehabilitation trial of 1456 annulled the verdict; canonized 1920 by Benedict XV.
Life & Times
Born: c. 1412 · Died: 30 May 1431 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Joan of Arc is invoked as the patron of france, soldiers, prisoners, martyrs, women in military service. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“I am not afraid; I was born to do this.”— St. Joan of Arc (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Joan of Arc, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.