Category:Saint Joan of Arc

Born: January 6, c. 1412 in Domrémy, Duchy of Bar, Kingdom of France. Died: 30 May 1431 (aged approx. 19) in Rouen, France (then controlled by England) Honored in: Roman Catholic Church Anglican Communion Beatified: 18 April 1909, Notre Dame de Paris by Pope Pius X Canonized: 16 May 1920, St. Peter's Basilica, Rome by Pope Benedict XV Feast: 30 May Patronage: France ; martyrs; captives; military personnel; people ridiculed for their piety; prisoners; soldiers, women who have served in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service); and Women's Army Corps

Joan was born in Domremy in Champagne in the early 1400's. She lead the French forces that raised the siege of Orléans. Joan was captured on May 24, 1430 outside the walls of Compiègne. She was executed on May 30, 1431. Pope Benedict XV canonized her in 1920.