📚 St. Joan of Arc

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St. Joan of Arc St. Joan of Arc was a young French peasant girl who, inspired by visions of saints and angels, led her nation to pivotal victories during the Hundred Years’ War. Guided by divine direction, she encouraged French troops, lifted morale, and played a key role in the coronation of King Charles VII. Captured by enemy forces, she remained steadfast in her faith, refusing to renounce God, and was martyred by burning at the stake at just 19 years old. Joan’s courage, holiness, and unwavering trust in God have made her an enduring symbol of faith and patriotism. Lived: c. 1412 – May 30, 1431 | Feast Day: May 30 | Canonized: May 16, 1920, by Pope Benedict XV Patronage: France, soldiers, martyrs, prisoners, and those seeking courage