How well do you know the story of Joan of Arc? Do you know which king she helped bring to power? Or what significant event happened on the same day as her canonization?
One of the most renowned female warriors of all time, St. Joan of Arc led France to military victory while she was still in her teens, demonstrating unflinching bravery and leadership. As we observe the 594th anniversary of her passing on May 30, we invite you to test your knowledge about this hero of the faith and see how she’s honored in the Basilica – take the quiz below!
Additional Images (in order of appearance):
“The Arrest of Joan of Arc,” oil on canvas by Adèle Martin, 1835, accessed on Wikimedia.
“Joan of Arc,” oil on canvas by John Everett Millais, 1865, accessed on Wikimedia.
Sources:
Butler’s Lives of Saints, ed. Bernard Bangley.
Rohling, Geraldine M., PhD, MAEd. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: Guide and Tour Book. Washington, D.C.: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 2018.
“St. Joan of Arc,” Britannica.
The Way of Saints, by Tom Cowan.
“Who was Joan of Arc?” by Kelsey Wicks, CNA.