St. Joan of Arc | Pray for Us
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St. Joan of Arc | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Joan of Arc (c. 1412 to 1431), the Maid of Orléans, is honored on May 30 and is a patroness of France, canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 16, 1920.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | May 30 |
| Life & Canonization | Born c. 1412 in Domremy, France; led the army at Orleans in 1429; died May 30, 1431; canonized May 16, 1920 |
| Patronage | France, soldiers, and the falsely accused |
| Symbols | Armor, a banner bearing the names of Jesus and Mary, a sword |
The Life of St. Joan of Arc
Joan was a farm girl from Domremy in France who began hearing the voices of St. Michael, St. Catherine and St. Margaret at about thirteen. At seventeen she convinced the future king to let her ride with his army, and she led French troops to lift the siege of Orleans in 1429, then stood beside Charles VII at his coronation in Reims.
She went into battle carrying a white banner with the names of Jesus and Mary, and said she loved her banner forty times more than her sword. Her quick, faith-filled answers amazed educated men. Asked whether she was in God's grace, she replied, "If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me."
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What did she carry into battle?
A white banner bearing the names Jesus and Mary. She said she preferred it to her sword so she would never have to harm anyone.
How old was she when she led an army?
Seventeen. She gave her life for France at nineteen, and her courage still inspires young people today.
What was her famous answer about grace?
"If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me." It is a perfect prayer for anyone unsure of themselves.
Whose voices did she hear?
St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine and St. Margaret. They encouraged her to be good, go to church and help save France.
What is she the patron of?
France, soldiers, servicewomen and all who stand up with courage for what is right.
When is her feast?
May 30. She was canonized in 1920.
Why do young people love her?
She was a teenager who trusted God completely, spoke plainly and did something no one thought possible.